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Green River College

#1714 in US ranking Auburn, WA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$27,295
Tuition & fees
$5,202
Avg. aid
$7,464
Receiving aid
60%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
39%
Median salary
$48,921
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Green River College?

Green River College holds commencement to recognize students completing credentials, and its calendar includes student activities and cultural or academic programming during the year. These events offer different kinds of participation: commencement marks an academic milestone, while other gatherings can introduce students to campus interests and communities.

Events vary by term and may depend on the student groups and departments organizing them. Rather than relying on a supposed permanent festival or homecoming tradition, prospective students can consult the current college events calendar to see what takes place during the quarter they would attend.

What are the student housing and dining options at Green River College?

Green River College should not be approached as a traditional residential college with a guaranteed first-year dormitory place or an automatic meal plan. The college advertises housing assistance and options associated with its international-student services, including Campus Corner Apartments and homestays; availability, management, eligibility, and application terms should be confirmed for the intended quarter.

Students arranging an apartment or homestay should compare lease length, furnishings, transportation, meals, and what utilities are included. A homestay is different from a campus residence hall, and an apartment's kitchen is different from a dining-hall meal plan. Campus food options and hours may change by location and term, so students who expect to be on campus for long days should check current dining hours and budget separately for groceries or purchased meals.

Green River College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Green River College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
11:1
Campus size
168 acres

Green River College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Green River College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Holman Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Green River College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Green River College Location & Map

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.