Campus & Student Life at Green River College

Home to about 7,493 undergraduates in 2020, GRC is a public college located in Auburn, Washington. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, GRC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by GRC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our GRC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

GRC Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit GRC Disability Services.

GRC for the Military

While not a "service academy", GRC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our GRC for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Green River College

GRC does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Green River College

There were 7,493 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,760 (63.5%). Part-time attendance was 2,733 (36.5%).

Green River College is Ranked #666 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, GRC receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank GRC #666 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at GRC by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the GRC Diversity Guide.

Green River College Athletics

GRC has a total of 133 student athletes, 67 men and 66 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Green River College Athletics