Tuition for Washington residents attending Grays Harbor College rose by 2.3% during the 2022-23 school year, based on the latest figures, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Washington residents paid $4,605 to attend the public four-year college this year, an increase of $102 from the $4,503 charged in the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students faced tuition fees 123.3% higher than those for residents in 2022-23, amounting to $10,284. This represents a 2.4% increase from $10,040 in the previous year.
Approximately 91% of the undergraduate student body at Grays Harbor College are residents of Washington, while about 9% come from other states.
Data indicates that 81% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Grays Harbor College in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. A total of 189 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $1.6 million, and 15 students obtained student loans exceeding $66,286.
Across all undergraduate students, 908 received grants or scholarships totaling $7.9 million. Additionally, 74 students borrowed $420,880 in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 175 | 73% | $769,346 | $4,396 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 122 | 51% | $497,180 | $4,075 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 125 | 52% | $312,097 | $2,497 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 189 | 78% | $1.6 million | $8,353 |
| Federal student loans | 15 | 6% | $66,286 | $4,419 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 15 | 6% | $66,286 | $4,419 |
| Total student aid | 196 | 81% | $1.6 million | $8,392 |
