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Green River College Highlights

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Year of establishment
1965
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Scholarships granted
2143
Scholarship amount granted
USD 17 million
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Total faculty
174
Faculty/Student ratio
12
Total criminal offences
37
Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

61%

Asian

15%

Hispanic

14%

Black

8%

UG Student residence

In state

97%

Out of state

2%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

74%

25 and over

25%

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Overall Graduation Rate

0.38
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UG Enrollment

6252
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Q:   Is getting part-time jobs easy while studying at Green River College?

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Finding on-campus part-time jobs while studying at Green River College is manageable. Students are allowed to work for 20 hours per week. Departments that hire at the college are the Tutoring and Resource Center, International Programs, Technology Center, Paper Tree bookstore, Recreation & Athletic Center, and Campus Corner Apartments. Students can go to the departments individually and check for jobs and Green River College publishes job vacancies on the Handshake online platform. 

Students are not allowed to work off-campus unless they have been authorized to do so. International students can do off-campus jobs only after completing one academic year in the college and in order to be eligible for off-campus employment students must apply for and have written authorization from USCIS before beginning any type of off-campus work.

 

Q:   What do student reviews say about Green River College?

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Student reviews about Green River College mostly show positive experiences. Students highlight the small class sizes which helps students to connect with each other and the professors. Students like the welcoming environment of the college. Some of the reviews mention that the dorms are nice and cozy. Students like the campus food which is affordable and tasty. Students appreciate the variety of clubs and communities students have the opportunity to be a part of. 
A few students have reported difficulties with administrative processes.

Q:   Why do Indian students choose to study at Green River College?

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Green River College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). The college has an open admission policy which makes it easily accessible for Indian students. GRC also offers an Intensive English Program (IEP) that helps prepare international students who don't qualify for the English proficiency test scores. Through the college's globally acclaimed "2+2" transfer program, students can finish their first two years at Green River before transferring to prestigious universities around the United States. GRC degrees and certificates are widely accepted abroad, especially in the United States and Canada. The estimated cost of food, housing, transportation and personal expenses is $22,056.  

Q:   What is Green River College known for?

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Green River College is a public community college. It offers a variety of programs including associate degrees, vocational certificates, and Bachelor of Applied Science. According to EduRank, the college ranked #1473 of 2,496 in the US, #1557 of 2,597 in North America, and #30 of 57 in Washington. GRC offers University Transfer Pathways agreements with 40 four-year universities. The top courses offered at the college are Aviation Technology, Business Management, Engineering (various disciplines), Computer Science Marketing & Entrepreneurship. Some of the notable alumni of Green River College are Randi Becker (American politician of the Republican Party), Tony Barron ( Professional baseball player) and Tony Tost (Poet, critic, and screenwriter).

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Q:   What are the top scholarships for Indian students at Green River College? How do I avail them?

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Achievement, Merit, and Leadership Scholarship: New International students are eligible for this scholarship. The offered amount varies between $200 and $500. To avail of this scholarship students need to complete the New International Student Scholarship Application.

Achievement Scholarship: This scholarship is offered to the current students of Green River College. This scholarship offers many $500 awards. To avail of this scholarship, students need to fill out the Current International Student Scholarship Application.

Green River College Admissions

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    Q:   Is it hard to get into Green River College?

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    Green River College is an open-admission policy institution. It has an acceptance rate of 100% and it accepts students having minimum admission requirements. Students are required to have a high school diploma or GED. GRC doesn't require standardized tests like the SAT or ACT for admission. International students have to submit English proficiency test scores. The college also offers an Intensive English Program (IEP) that helps prepare international students studying exclusively on F-1 visas to study at American colleges and universities. Overall it's easy to get into Green River College. 

    Q:   Is Green River College good for international students?

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    Green River College is a good choice for international students. It is an open-admission policy institution that makes it accessible to International students. The cost of attendance at Green River College is affordable as compared to other US universities which makes it an attractive option for International students. The college has a high racial diversity with 51% percent of students being minorities or people of color. It offers University Transfer Pathways agreements with 40 four-year universities. To meet various educational needs and career objectives, Green River provides a range of programs, such as intensive English classes and vocational training. 

    Q:   What are the deadlines for submitting applications for Indian students at Green River College?

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    Green River College has four admission dates each year for international students: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer

    Application deadlines according to terms are mentioned below-

    Winter term 2025- 1 November 2024 

    Spring term 2025- 1 February 2025 

    Summer term 2025- 1 May 2025 

    Fall term 2025- 1 August 2025

     

    Q:   What are the documents required in the visa process for Indian students at Green River College?

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    Following are the documents required to obtain the F-1 student Visa-

    • Completed application form.
    • A valid passport and passport-sized photographs.
    • I-20 form issued by the college.
    • Bank statement in English showing at least U.S. $22,800 for one year of study.
    • English proficiency test scores.
    • Official academic transcripts. 
    • Completed DS-160 form.
    • Payment receipt of SEVIS I-901 form. 

    Q:   What is the acceptance rate of Green River College?

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    The acceptance rate of Green River College is 100%. According to EduRank it is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The 100% acceptance rate indicates that the college has an open admission policy where it accepts all students having the basic minimum requirements. 

    Green River College Fee and Eligibility

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    Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
    B.E. / B.Tech(3 courses)
    INR 4 L
    Duration2 years
    Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 61 & Above
    BBA(1 course)
    INR 4 L
    Duration2 years
    Exam AcceptedIELTS: 5.5 & Above, TOEFL: 61 & Above
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    Q:   What is the application fee of Green River College?

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    The application fee at Green River College is $50 (INR 4,203). International students can pay the application fee can be paid via bank wire transfers and FLYWIRE. Payment from the USA can be done using cashier's checks, money orders, personal checks (from a U.S. bank) and FLYWIRE.

    Q:   How expensive is it to study at Green River College?

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    Green River College is a community college that offers courses with affordable tuition costs. An estimated breakdown of costs at Green River College is outlined below-

    Tuition & Fee (20 credits)$8,642      (INR 7,26,465)
    Book & Supplies$528         (INR 44,384)
    Food & Housing$17,310     (INR 14,55,117)
    Transportation$2,898       (INR 2,43,612)
    Personal Expenses$1,848       (INR 1,55,347)
    Total$31,226     (INR 26,24,927)

    Q:   What are the English proficiency exams accepted by Green River College?

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    The common English proficiency test scores accepted at Green River College are mentioned below-

    TOEFL iBT61
    IELTS
    5.5 overall, with no band lower than 5.0.
    Duolingo
    a minimum score of 95
    Pearson Test of English Academic
    a minimum score of 46

    Besides the above-mentioned exams, Green River College also accepts some other measures. Students can visit the official website to note them down. 

    Q:   How much money is required in Indian rupees to study at Green River College?

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    The tuition and fee for Indian students at Green River College for up to 20 credits is $8,642 (INR 7,26,465). For more than 20 credits $682.47 (INR 57,369)is added per credit. The estimated cost of books and supplies is $528 (INR 44,384) for 3 quarters. This makes a total of 9,170 (INR 7,70,850) excluding meals, housing and other expenses.

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    Q:   What are the job opportunities after doing Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Green River College?

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    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the United States has more than 3 million registered nurses and the median annual wage for registered nurses was $86,070 in May 2023. The average starting BSN salary is $64,480. Some job profiles and salaries for Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduates are as follows:

    Family Nurse Practitioner (NP)$83k - $122k
    Registered Nurse (RN)$48k - $96k
    Nursing Manager$79k - $136k
    Nurse Case Manager$66k - $96k
    Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP)$92k - $135k
    Director, Nursing$78k - $139k
    Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP)$92k - $132k







    Green River College Rankings

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    Q:   What is the rank of Green River College in the world?

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    There is no data available for the global rankings of Green River College. However, according to EduRank the college ranked #1473 of 2,496 in the US, #1557 of 2,597 in North America, and #30 of 57 in Washington. Niche ranked the college #70 of 292 Best Colleges for Information Technology in America and #456 of 755 in Best Community Colleges in America. 

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    To decide between Green River College Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Montana State University depends on the personal preferences. Green River College offers, the 2-year Associates Degree in nursing (ADN) and 4-year Bachelors in Science in nursing (BSN) through a collaboration agreement with the

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    Yes, Green River College is generally more affordable than Montana State University for tuition and associated costs. For international students, Green River College's annual tuition is approximately $11,553, with an estimated total yearly cost of $22,800, including living expenses. In contrast, Mon

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     an average Indian student can easily enroll in Green River College as long as they meet some essential conditions of joining the college. The college has set the minimum admission requirements as follows: a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, passing TOEFL score of 61 or IELTS score of 5.5 and a

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    Some popular Indian restaurants near Green River College are Cardamom Indian Cuisine, Maza Grill, Mumbai Grand, Chaska Bar and Grill, Nation of Spices, Haveli Indian Grill, East India Grill, Kanishka Cuisine of India and Clove Indian Cuisine. These restaurants offer a variety of Indian dishes and ar

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    Students are required to apply on the official website. 

    Students can upload the documents online or send via e-mail.

    Documents that need to be submitted are-

    • Bank Statement in English showing at least U.S. $22,800 for one year of study.
    • Copy of passport and medical release form. 
    • English proficiency tes

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