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School Name and Address

Contact for more information

Grays Harbor College
1620 Edward P. Smith Drive
Aberdeen, WA 98520-7599
Main telephone 360.532.9020
Fax 360.538.4299
Website https://www.ghc.edu/ (external link)
Request more information https://www.ghc.edu/contact (external link)
Other sites Columbia Education Center
PO Box 897
208 Advent Avenue SE
Ilwaco, WA 98624
360.538.2539
https://www.ghc.edu/locations/columbia (external link)

Riverview Education Center
600 Washington Street
Raymond, WA 98577
360.538.4023
https://www.ghc.edu/locations/riverview (external link)

General Information

General information

Educational system Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
Public or private Public
Type of school 2-year college
Date founded 1930
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Associate, Bachelor's
School accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation ASE Education Foundation (Automotive)
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (Nursing)
Specialized licensure Dept. of Transporation (CDL)
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Most programs; see program descriptions
School mascot Charlie Choker

School setting

Setting Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Population of city the school is in 16,460
Distance from campus to city center Two miles
Public transportation to campus Yes; Grays Harbor Transit
Student parking on campus Yes; parking permit is part of student's comprehensive fee
Campus size 125 acres
County Grays Harbor

School visits

Contact to set up school visit Marcy Alstrom
(360) 538-2524
marcy.alstrom@ghc.edu

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men 26
Number of full time, freshmen women 22
Total number of full time freshmen 48
Number of part time, freshmen men 0
Number of part time, freshmen women 4
Total number of part time freshmen 4
Total number of freshmen men 26
Total number of freshmen women 26
Total number of freshmen 52
Number of full time, undergraduate men 651
Number of full time, undergraduate women 661
Total number of full time undergraduates 1,312
Number of part time, undergraduate men 340
Number of part time, undergraduate women 314
Total number of part time undergraduates 654
Total number of undergraduate males 991
Total number of undergraduate females 975
Total number of undergraduate students 1,966
Total enrollment 1,966

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native 3%
Asian 2%
Black 3%
Hispanic 8%
Multiracial 5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander Less than 1%
White 74%
Race/ethnicity unknown 2%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Number of states and territories represented 1

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US Less than 1%
Number of countries represented 0

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older 54%

Costs (external link)

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits, three quarters, nine courses/5 credits each per year.)

In-state tuition $4,126
Out-of-state tuition $4,575
Fees $596
Books and supplies $1,050
Board and transportation (live with parents) $3,780
Cost information website https://www.ghc.edu/tuition (external link)
Tuition for Bachelor degree programs is $6,615 for residents and $13,633 for non-residents.

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major
Class load (number of credits taken)
Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's)

Tuition payment plans available

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)

Tuition waivers available to

High school students
Senior citizens
School employees only

Financial Aid (external link)

Contact for counseling or more information

Kristi Sonmore
Program Coordinator
360.538.4152
Financial aid office website https://www.ghc.edu/financialaid (external link)
Scholarship list website https://www.ghc.edu/financialaid/scholarships (external link)

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form
Application deadline (for fall term) Continuous

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans
Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)
Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)
Institution loans (from the school)
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships and grants
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Project Success Opportunity Grant
Student employment
Work study
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Admissions (external link)

Contact for more information

Admissions and Records Office
Admissions Officer
360.538.4026
800.562.4830
Admissions office website https://www.ghc.edu/admissions (external link)
Electronic application website https://www.public.ctc.edu/ApplicantWebClient/Applicant/ApplWelcome.aspx (external link)

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants who enrolled 26
Number of female applicants who enrolled 26
Total number of applicants who enrolled 52

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates

Admission is available Continuous
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline September 1
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available https://www.public.ctc.edu/ApplicantWebClient/Applicant/ApplWelcome.aspx (external link)
Submit these items:
Application Required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate Recommended, but not required
Written essay or personal statement Required for some students

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

Application essay Considered
Interview Considered

Other admissions information

Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit)

Credits accepted for transfer students

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 57%

Academics (external link)

Degrees offered

Pre-certification training
Pre-licensing training
Certificate or diploma
Associate
Bachelor's

School catalog

School catalog website https://www.ghc.edu/academics/catalog (external link)
To get a catalog Mail your request to:
Grays Harbor College
1620 Edward P. Smith Drive
Aberdeen WA 98520
Attn: Catalog Request
Or, send e-mail to: admissions@ghc.edu
Academic index website https://www.ghc.edu/academics/programs (external link)

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar Quarters
Number of faculty on campus 134
Student faculty ratio 19:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for an associate degree 93 credits
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 180 credits
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement

Attendance options

Evenings
On-line/distance learning
Part time
Short-term courses
Summer school
Weekends

Optional academic programs

Accelerated degree
Double major
Honors program

Off-campus study

Study abroad available

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement
Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Cooperative education
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance)
Independent study
Internships
Tech prep

Computing

Computers on campus for student use
Computer lab available to students
Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name Spellman Library

Sports (external link)

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

Intercollegiate Intramural
Sport Men Women Men Women
Baseball Yes
Basketball Yes Yes
Golf Yes Yes
Soccer Yes
Softball Yes
Volleyball Yes
Wrestling Yes Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

Sports website URL https://ghcathletics.com/ (external link)

Student Life (external link)

Student activities

Choral groups
Drama or theater groups
Newspaper
Orchestra
Student government

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 12
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Phi Theta Kappa, TYEE, Student Nurses Association, Human Services Student Association, Student Council
Student clubs and associations website https://www.ghc.edu/studentlife/clubs (external link)

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Reading and study skills courses
Remedial education courses
Tutoring

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation
Placement testing
Student lounge
https://www.ghc.edu/counseling (external link)

Services for students with disabilities

Belen Chavez
AccessAbility Services Facilitator
360.538.4155; 7-1-1 Washington Relay (TTY)
Disabilities services website https://www.ghc.edu/dss (external link)
Designated parking
Registration assistance
Services for students with learning disabilities
Tutors

Services for women and families

Wunderland Childcare
360.538.4190
Child daycare available on campus Yes; see https://www.ghc.edu/student-services/child-care (external link) for more information
Women's center Yes

Additional services available for these groups

Low-income students
Veterans
https://www.ghc.edu/student-services/veteran-resources (external link)

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus
Late night transport service
https://www.ghc.edu/safety (external link)

Career Services

Contact for more information

Career Counseling
360.538.4099
Career services website https://www.ghc.edu/advising/career-counseling (external link)

Career services offered

Career counseling
Career interest testing
Career library
Job bank
Job fairs
Job interview preparation
Job interviews
On campus recruitment by employers
Placement assistance
Résumé preparation assistance
Résumé referral to employers

Educational programs (external link)

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  • Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping
    • Accounting [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Accounting/Bookkeeping [Certificate]
    • Bookkeeping [Certificate]
  • Addiction Counseling
    • Human Services--Chemical Dependency [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
    • Business Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Adult Basic Education
    • Adult Basic Education [No Standard Degree]
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
    • Atmospheric Sciences Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Automotive Technology
    • Automotive Technology [Certificate, Associate]
    • Automotive Technology Levels 1-6 [Certificate]
  • Biological Sciences, General
    • Biology Sciences Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Botany
    • Botany Pre-Major [Associate, Transfer]
  • Broadcast Journalism
    • Speech and Theatre Arts Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Business Management and Administration
    • Associate in Business [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
    • Business Management [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Business, General
    • Associate in Business [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
    • Occupational Entrepreneurship [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Carpentry
    • Carpentry Technology [Certificate, Associate]
    • Carpentry Technology--Advanced Carpentry [Certificate]
    • Carpentry Technology--Basic Carpentry [Certificate]
  • Central and Eastern European Languages and Literature
    • Foreign Languages Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Chemistry
    • Chemistry Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Child Care Assisting
    • Early Childhood Education--Family Childcare [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--General [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--Infant-Toddler Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--School Age Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Child Care Services Management
    • Early Childhood Education--Administration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Chinese Language and Literature
    • Foreign Languages Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Classical Languages and Literature
    • Foreign Languages Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Community Services
    • Human Services--Generalist [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Computer Science
    • Computer Science Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Construction Management
    • Associate in Construction Management (Direct Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Construction Trades
    • Flagger Training (continuing education) [Certificate]
  • Corrections
    • Criminal Justice [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Criminal Justice
    • Criminal Justice [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Data Entry and Processing
    • Formatting/Publishing Business Documents [Certificate]
    • Microcomputer Applications [Certificate]
    • Microsoft Office Applications [Certificate]
    • Office Professional Certification [Certificate]
    • Software Applications [Certificate]
  • Dental Hygiene
    • Pre-Dental Hygiene [Associate, Transfer]
  • Diesel Technology
    • Diesel Technology [Associate]
    • Diesel Technology Fundamentals [Certificate]
    • Diesel Technology Levels 1-5 [Certificate]
    • Diesel Technology--Advanced Diesel Technology [Certificate]
  • Distance Learning
    • Early Childhood Education--Administration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--Family Childcare [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--General [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--Infant-Toddler Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--Initial State Certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--School Age Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
    • Early Childhood Education [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Early Childhood Education--Administration [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--Family Childcare [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--General [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--Infant-Toddler Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--Initial State Certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--School Age Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
    • Education [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
    • Teacher Education [Bachelor of Applied Science]
  • English Composition and Writing
    • English Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) / English as a Second Language (ESL)
    • English as a Second Language (ESL) [No Standard Degree]
  • English Language and Literature
    • English Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    • Basic Small Business Skills [Certificate]
    • Occupational Entrepreneurship [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Small Business/Entrepreneurship [Certificate]
  • Environmental Science
    • Environmental/Resource Sciences Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Environmental Studies
    • Environmental Studies Pre-Major [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
  • Executive Secretarial Studies
    • Business Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Fisheries Sciences and Management
    • Natural Resource--Forestry Technician [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Fitness Instructing
    • Physical Education (Fitness and Health) Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Forest Technology
    • Forest Resource Management [Bachelor of Applied Science]
    • Natural Resource--Forestry Technician [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • French Language and Literature
    • Foreign Languages Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • General Studies
    • General Studies [Associate]
  • Geological and Earth Sciences
    • Earth Sciences Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • German Language and Literature
    • Foreign Languages Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • History
    • History Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Human Services
    • Human Services [Certificate]
    • Human Services--Chemical Dependency [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Human Services--Generalist [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Introduction to Human Services [Certificate]
  • Italian Language and Literature
    • Foreign Languages Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Japanese Language and Literature
    • Foreign Languages Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Liberal Studies
    • Native Pathways Bridge Program [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Licensed Practical Nursing
    • Practical Nursing (LPN) [Certificate]
  • Medical Assisting
    • Medical Assistant [Associate of Applied Science]
  • Medical Billing and Coding
    • Medical Coding [Certificate]
  • Medical Office Support
    • Medical Office Administrative Support [Certificate]
  • Middle School Education and Teaching
    • Education [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
    • Teacher Education [Bachelor of Applied Science]
  • Music, General
    • Music Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Native American Studies
    • Native Pathways Bridge Program [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Natural Resources Policy and Management
    • Forest Resource Management [Bachelor of Applied Science]
  • Naturopathic Medicine
    • Pre-Naturopathic Medicine [Associate, Transfer]
  • Nursing Assisting
    • Certified Nursing Assistant [Certificate]
  • Office Support
    • Formatting/Publishing Business Documents [Certificate]
  • Organizational Leadership
    • Organizational Management [Bachelor of Applied Science]
  • Painting and Drawing
    • Art Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Physics
    • Physics Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Political Science and Government
    • Political Science Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Pre-Dentistry
    • Pre-Dentistry [Associate, Transfer]
  • Pre-Engineering
    • Biological & Chemical Engineering Pre-Major [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Industrial and Material Science Engineering Pre-Engineering [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Pre-Engineering [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Pre-Health Services
    • Occupational Therapy Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
    • Pre-Chiropractic [Associate, Transfer]
    • Pre-Medical Technology [Associate, Transfer]
    • Pre-Optometry [Associate, Transfer]
    • Pre-Physical Therapy [Associate, Transfer]
  • Pre-Medicine
    • Pre-Medicine [Associate, Transfer]
  • Pre-Nursing
    • Associate in Pre-Nursing [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
  • Pre-Pharmacy
    • Pre-Pharmacy [Associate, Transfer]
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine
    • Pre-Veterinary Medicine [Associate, Transfer]
  • Printmaking
    • Art Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Psychology, General
    • Psychology Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Public Relations
    • Speech and Theatre Arts Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Radio and Television
    • Speech and Theatre Arts Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Recreation, Fitness, and Leisure Studies
    • Physical Education (Fitness and Health) Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Registered Nursing
    • Associate in Nursing [Associate]
  • Russian Language and Literature
    • Foreign Languages Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
    • Education [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
  • Sociology
    • Sociology Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Spanish Language and Literature
    • Foreign Languages Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Truck and Bus Driving
    • Commercial Truck Driving--Commercial Transportation and Maintenance (CDL) [Certificate]
  • Welding Technology
    • Welding Technology [Certificate, Associate]
    • Welding Technology--All Position Pipe Welding [Certificate]
    • Welding Technology--Construction Welding [Associate]
    • Welding Technology--Industrial Welding [Certificate]
    • Welding Technology--Open Root Pipe Welding [Certificate]
    • Welding Technology--Pipe Welding Basics [Certificate]
    • Welding Technology--Related Welding [Certificate]
    • Welding Technology--Welding Basics Level 1 [Certificate]
    • Welding Technology--Welding Basics Level 2 [Certificate]
  • Wildlife Sciences and Management
    • Natural Resource--Forestry Technician [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
    • Accounting [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Accounting/Bookkeeping [Certificate]
    • Automotive Technology [Certificate, Associate]
    • Automotive Technology Levels 1-6 [Certificate]
    • Basic Small Business Skills [Certificate]
    • Bookkeeping [Certificate]
    • Business Management [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Business Technology [Certificate, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Carpentry Technology [Certificate, Associate]
    • Certified Nursing Assistant [Certificate]
    • Commercial Truck Driving--Commercial Transportation and Maintenance (CDL) [Certificate]
    • Criminal Justice [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Diesel Technology [Associate]
    • Diesel Technology Fundamentals [Certificate]
    • Diesel Technology Levels 1-5 [Certificate]
    • Diesel Technology--Advanced Diesel Technology [Certificate]
    • Early Childhood Education--Family Childcare [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--General [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--Infant-Toddler Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--Initial State Certificate [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Early Childhood Education--School Age Care [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Formatting/Publishing Business Documents [Certificate]
    • Human Services--Chemical Dependency [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Introduction to Human Services [Certificate]
    • Medical Coding [Certificate]
    • Medical Office Administrative Support [Certificate]
    • Microcomputer Applications [Certificate]
    • Microsoft Office Applications [Certificate]
    • Natural Resource--Forestry Technician [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Occupational Entrepreneurship [Associate of Applied Science]
    • Office Professional Certification [Certificate]
    • Pre-Engineering [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Small Business/Entrepreneurship [Certificate]
    • Software Applications [Certificate]
    • Welding Technology [Certificate, Associate]
    • Welding Technology--Industrial Welding [Certificate]
    • Welding Technology--Open Root Pipe Welding [Certificate]
    • Welding Technology--Pipe Welding Basics [Certificate]
    • Welding Technology--Related Welding [Certificate]
    • Welding Technology--Welding Basics Level 1 [Certificate]
    • Welding Technology--Welding Basics Level 2 [Certificate]
  • Zoology and Animal Biology
    • Zoology Pre-Major [Associate, Transfer]

2019-20 Information as of 5/17/2020

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