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Grays Harbor College

#1838 in US ranking Aberdeen, WA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$24,025
Tuition & fees
$4,349
Avg. aid
$6,691
Receiving aid
95%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
39%
Median salary
$45,221
1 yr after graduation

What does Grays Harbor College offer in terms of athletics?

Grays Harbor College competes in intercollegiate athletics as the Chokers. Its sports offerings include baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, softball, and volleyball, although a prospective athlete should verify the current roster and season for a particular sport.

Intercollegiate team participation differs from casual recreation or fitness activities. Students seeking a varsity opportunity should contact the relevant coach about eligibility, tryouts, and recruiting procedures rather than assume general admission to the college includes a place on a team.

What student groups and Associations are available at Grays Harbor College?

Student groups at Grays Harbor College offer ways to participate in campus decision-making, connect with classmates, and pursue academic interests. Reported examples include student council, Phi Theta Kappa, the Student Nurses Association, and the Human Services Student Association.

These groups serve different purposes: student government represents student concerns, while academic and professional associations can connect participation to a field of study. TYEE is also listed among student organizations. Because club activity and meeting schedules can change by term, students should consult the current student-activities information before planning around a particular group.

Who studies at Grays Harbor College?

Grays Harbor College enrolled 1,577 students in the reported institutional figures. Its population includes recent high school students, transfer students, and adults returning to education, rather than a single age group following one degree path.

The reported age counts include 386 students younger than 18 and 356 ages 18-19. Students ages 25 and older also account for a substantial part of enrollment. Among first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates, the reported count was 218; another 83 students were classified as transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

About 86% of students were Washington residents in the reported geographic figures. These measures describe different aspects of enrollment and should not be used to infer an individual student's schedule, background, or likelihood of completing a program.

How does student life look like at Grays Harbor College?

Student life at Grays Harbor College is shaped by its role as a community college serving both younger students and adults. Participation may center on classes, campus events, performances, athletics, and student groups rather than residence-hall activities.

The college reports a student newspaper, theater and choral opportunities, and personal or psychological counseling. Its reported student-to-faculty ratio is 14 to 1, a college-wide measure that does not predict the size of a particular class. Students deciding whether the campus experience fits their needs should pay particular attention to when activities and services are available relative to their course or work schedule.

What libraries are available to students at Grays Harbor College?

Spellman Library is Grays Harbor College's main campus library. It is a resource for finding course materials, working on assignments, and developing research skills.

Students should use the library's current service information to check access to research databases, librarian assistance, study space, borrowing, and help with materials held elsewhere. Hours and remote-access procedures matter especially to students taking evening, hybrid, or online classes.

Grays Harbor College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1577

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

170

Total staff

60 full time, 64 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Grays Harbor College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,577

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,025
Part-time: 552

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 66
Men: 104

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 207
Black or African American: 32
White: 522
American Indian or Alaska Native: 24
Asian: 16
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 1
Two or more races: 84
Unknown: 124

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Grays Harbor College Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

Both–Both

Golf

Both–Both

Soccer

Women––

Softball

Women–Women

Volleyball

Women––

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.