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Grays Harbor College

Grays Harbor College is located in Aberdeen, Washington, United States. It was established in 1930. The college was conceived in 1929 and functioned as a private school between 1930 and 1945. The college has "learning centers" in Raymond, Elma, Ilwaco, Southside Aberdeen, and North Aberdeen.

Grays Harbor College spreads across an area of 120 acres of land. The college offers students an Associate in Arts (AA) degree, Associate in Business-Direct Transfer Agreement, Associate in Science–Transfer, Associate in Pre-Nursing Direct Transfer Agreement Major Related Program, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science Registered Nursing Degree.

Grays Harbor College is home to several clubs and organizations. Some of them are the AGAPE Christian Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Tyee Service Club, and Hacky Sac Club. The college has volleyball, softball, baseball, golf, and basketball sports teams.

Campus Location

1620 Edward P Smith Dr
Aberdeen, WA 98520-7599
USA
Main Tel: (360) 532-9020
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in construction trades, office and administration, and production trades.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Study abroad option
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
< 1 year certificate24514
Associate24214
1-2 year certificate7511

Students

Student enrollment was 2,050 in 2007-2008 (1,653 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,656
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 7,833
Books and supplies$ 924

Financial Aid: Grays Harbor participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  38
Without tenure; working toward tenure  19
Without tenure; tenure not available  9

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (23 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

  • Natural Resources/Conservation
  • Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (76 awarded)

  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management
  • Carpentry/Carpenter

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (3 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (5 awarded)

  • CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS (163 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (12 awarded)

  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (9 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (12 awarded)

  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (47 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (102 awarded)

  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
  • Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (57 awarded)

  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (2 awarded)

  • Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (2 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (8 awarded)

  • Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

TRANSPORTATION (35 awarded)

  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

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