The campus of Grays Harbor is in Aberdeen, Washington, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Grays Harbor include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Grays Harbor is known for its programs in office and administration and production trades.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Grays Harbor has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, the school had 2,308 students enrolled (1,478 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Grays Harbor are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Grays Harbor College
1620 Edward P Smith Dr
Aberdeen, WA 98520-7599
General Phone: (360) 532-9020
Admissions Phone: (360) 538-4026
Financial Aid Phone: (360) 538-4081
Grays Harbor awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 138 | liberal arts and sciences, geography courses |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 116 | nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Office And Administration | 95 | data entry, office management, general office occupations |
| Production Trades | 38 | welding, precision metal working |
| Construction Trades | 30 | property management, carpentry |
| Business And Management | 27 | business management, accounting technology, entrepreneurship |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 20 | data processing tech, computer networking, computer support |
| Medical Support And Technology | 15 | pharmacy tech, medical coding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | mental and social health services |
| Mechanics And Repair | 9 | diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics |
| Medical Adminstration | 8 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 7 | conservation, wetlands management, fisheries sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and police |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | aquaculture |
| Science | 2 | physical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | CAD and design |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | early childhood education |
Number of programs and degrees for Grays Harbor in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 226 | 15 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 190 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 112 | 15 |
In 2005, Grays Harbor had a total enrollment of 2,308 students (1,478 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Aberdeen, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (360) 538-4026
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,270 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,444 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
Financial Aid:
Grays Harbor participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 377900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (360) 538-4081
Grays Harbor has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 8 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $47,026 | 5 | $45,423 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $47,026 | 5 | $45,423 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $47,147 | 17 | $43,449 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $47,147 | 17 | $43,449 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 21 | 39 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Basketball | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 15 | 16 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Geography, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Grays Harbor Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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