Green River Community College

Name

Green River Community College

Legal name

Green River College

Website

https://greenriver.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Community Colleges (EDAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH), Online Community Colleges (2-Year, Degree/Transfer) (EDAHALAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Continuing education courses
• Workforce training certificates
• Dual enrollment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: State-supported community college with tuition-based revenue from credit programs. Running Start covers tuition for high school students up to 21 credits per term. Student-paid fees include facilities, tech, student center, and special services fees ($194.50 for full-time/15 credits).
2. Federal Funding: Federal grants including $2.65 million in federal funding secured by U.S. Senator Pat Murray for aerospace career training programs in South King County.
3. Green River College Foundation: Private donations and scholarships through the college foundation supporting student access and success.
4. Conference & Event Center Rentals: Venue rental and catering services for weddings, corporate events, conferences, and performances on the 180-acre campus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Green River College is a public community college that delivers credit-bearing Associate and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, the Running Start dual-enrollment program for high school students, non-credit certificate and industry certification training, and continuing/community education for adult learners and seniors. It also operates a Conference & Event Center on its 180-acre Auburn campus for venue rentals, and supports international students through specialized pathways including Intensive English and University Transfer. Educational delivery spans in-person classes across four campuses (Auburn, Auburn Center, Enumclaw, Kent) plus online/hybrid learning via Canvas LMS.

Product overview

Green River College is a community college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services across multiple delivery formats. The core academic offerings include structured Areas of Interest (7 career pathways), Bachelor of Applied Science degrees, and the Running Start dual enrollment program for high school students. The college provides professional development through Certificate Programs (professional development and technology certificates) and Industry Certifications. Additional services include Continuing & Community Education for personal enrichment and corporate training, an on-site Conference & Event Center for venue rentals, Holman Library with academic resources, International Programs for global students, and comprehensive Student Support Services. The institution operates across multiple campuses (Main Campus in Auburn, Auburn Center, Enumclaw Campus, and Kent Campus) with both in-person and online learning options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Programs (Areas of Interest) Structured educational pathways organized by career field, including Business & Entrepreneurship, Education/Law/Social Sciences, High School/College Prep/ELL, Fine Arts & Humanities, Healthcare & Wellness, STEM, and Skilled Trades/Industrial Technology/Aviation/Natural Resources. These pathways lead to associate degrees, transfer preparation, and career-technical credentials for traditional and non-traditional students.
• Running Start Program Dual enrollment program allowing academically qualified high school juniors and seniors to take college classes while earning credit toward both high school and college degrees. Tuition is covered for college-level courses (100-level or above) up to 21 credits per term. Operates through partnerships with 13+ public high school districts.
• Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees Bachelor-level degree programs in applied science fields and nursing, available for students who have completed associate degrees and seeking to advance their credentials without leaving the community college system.
• Certificate Programs Non-credit professional development and technology certificate programs including Data Analyst, HR Generalist, Paralegal, Project Management, Supervision, Graphic Design, Accounting, Business Writing, Coding, Digital Marketing, Management, and Web Design. Designed for working professionals and career changers.
• Industry Certification Exam Preparation Certification exam preparation courses and training including Flagger Training, Forklift Operator Certification, and aPHR Certification Exam Prep. Targeted at workers needing industry-recognized credentials for employment.
• Continuing & Community Education Non-credit professional education, personal enrichment, and corporate training programs for adults. Includes Prime Time classes offering 10% discounts to learners 55+, series discounts on multi-course packages, and pay-as-you-go pricing.
• Conference & Event Center Venue Rentals Event venue rental services offering versatile meeting and event spaces including Grand Hall & River Room (capacity 500), Cascade Hall (capacity 250), Salish Hall (capacity 80), and additional conference/meeting rooms with state-of-the-art audio-visual technology. Available for weddings, conferences, corporate events, and performances, with catering services.
• International Programs Educational programs for international students including University Transfer Pathway, Intensive English, High School Completion, Bachelor of Applied Science, Gap Year, and Short Term Custom Programs. Includes specialized support services such as International Village on-campus housing, airport pickup, orientation, and host family programs.
• Discovery Academy Youth Programs Summer camps and youth programs for children and teenagers (ages 8-18) including STEM education and other enrichment activities during summer and school breaks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 150 U.S. Community College (Aspen Prize 2023)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Sound Education InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024International cultural partnership for the Tyler Brumfield AB AD art exhibition featuring Sound Education International, Taiwan Academy in LA, and UW Taiwan Studies Arts & Culture Program collaboration.
• Taiwan Academy in LAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024Cultural partnership for art exhibition programming in collaboration with Sound Education International and UW Taiwan Studies Arts & Culture Program.
• UW Taiwan Studies Arts & Culture ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024Academic partnership for cultural programming supporting the Tyler Brumfield AB AD exhibition featuring Taiwan's The Puppet & Its Double Theater.
• The Puppet & Its Double Theater (Taiwan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 November 2024Taiwanese theater company bringing 'The Selfish Giant' production to GRC campus May 11-19. Partnership with Sound Education International, Taiwan Academy, and UW Taiwan Studies for children's programming.
• Seattle ThunderbirdsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured partner of Green River College - major junior ice hockey team based in Kent, Washington. Partnership provides entertainment options and community engagement for GRC students and staff.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Highline College: Public community college in Des Moines, Washington, also serving South King County and part of the SBCTC system. Directly comparable in size, mission, and student demographics to Green River College.
• Pierce College: Washington State public community college with campuses in Lakewood and Puyallup. Comparable in program mix, transfer pathways, and open-admission model to GRC.
• Tacoma Community College: Public community college in Tacoma, part of the SBCTC system, offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and workforce programs similar to Green River.
• Renton Technical College: Washington State technical college in nearby Renton offering certificate, associate, and bachelor's programs with strong workforce development orientation — directly comparable to GRC's career-technical offerings.
• Bates Technical College: Public technical college in Tacoma with workforce-focused certificate and degree programs, part of the SBCTC system — directly comparable in mission and program mix.
• Edmonds College: Public community college in Lynnwood, Washington, offering associate degrees, transfer pathways, and international student programs similar to GRC.

Broad incumbents

• Bellevue College: Larger Washington State public college in Bellevue with a broader portfolio including bachelor's degrees, continuing education, and significant international student enrollment — overlapping with GRC's programs but at greater scale.
• Central Washington University: Washington State public university that is a common transfer destination for GRC graduates, providing a comparison point for upward mobility pathways from community college.

Regional players

• South Puget Sound Community College: Public community college in Olympia, Washington, part of the SBCTC system, with similar program offerings but serving a different geographic region south of GRC.
• Pima Community College: Large multi-campus public community college in Tucson, Arizona, with comparable open-admission model, dual enrollment, and workforce development programs — a useful comparable for evaluating GRC's scale and operating model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/272741776585
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/green-river-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/greenriverc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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