Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Green River College
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Net Price
$14,756
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Green River College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$13,803
Green River College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$11,415
$30–48k
$12,433
$48–75k
$14,756
$75–110k
$18,681
$110k+
$21,533
Understanding Your Aid Package
Green River College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$14,756/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$11,415/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$11,891
Range (25th–75th)$2,767 – $11,037
Median Parent PLUS Loans$8,853
Debt Manageability
0.20x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,712
Earnings Growth
+18%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$6,890
81th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$27,350
25th %ile
$74,696
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Green River College Cost & Financial Aid
Green River College's published tuition is $22,040 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $14,756—a difference of $7,284.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $11,415 at Green River College. 19% of students receive Pell Grants.
Green River College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Green River College graduates is $11,891, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $126 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $21,533 at Green River College—still $507 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
