Grays Harbor College is a public 2-year college in Aberdeen, Washington with 1,010 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $12,588 a year after grants and graduates 34% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Grays Harbor College acceptance rate and admissions
Grays Harbor College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Grays Harbor College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $5,756 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $12,067 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $24,025 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $12,588 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $12,588 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,437 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Grays Harbor College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 34% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $44,277 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $9,590 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 22% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Grays Harbor College majors and what graduates earn
Grays Harbor College awarded bachelor's degrees in 3 fields recently.
All 3 majors at Grays Harbor College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher education by grade level | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business administration | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Grays Harbor College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truck driving (CDL) | Certificate | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrician | Certificate | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Carpentry | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,010 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 52% women, 48% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, near a city
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Grays Harbor College?
No. Grays Harbor College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Grays Harbor College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $5,756 for in-state students and $12,067 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $12,588 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Grays Harbor College?
34% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Grays Harbor College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $44,277 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.