Green River College is a well-established public community college located in Auburn, Washington. Green River College boasts a student body of around 10,000 and extends its reach with satellite campuses in the neighbouring cities of Kent and Enumclaw, Washington. Green River College mainly grants associates degrees, but it also provides 9 bachelor’s degrees. Green River College has a rich history, dating back to 1945 when it began as a programme of adult evening education under the Auburn School District. The school received approval to transition into a community college in 1963 and subsequently introduced technical and professional programmes in September 1964. Green River College was initially situated near the Auburn Boeing plant, but it was later moved to its current location on Lea Hill. In 2014, the school underwent a name change from Green River Community College to Green River College and also introduced the Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree. Green River College provides a wide range of educational opportunities, including certificate, associate, and applied baccalaureate degree programmes. They also offer classes that help students prepare for transferring to a four-year college or university. Additionally, Green River College offers over 40 professional and technical programmes, as well as classes in Adult Basic Education and English for speakers of other languages. Green River College offers a standout programme in Aviation Technology, equipping students for diverse career paths such as Air Traffic Controller and Professional Pilot. Students have the opportunity to enhance their learning experience in Green River’s cutting-edge air traffic control lab and flight simulator.Business, engineering, and IT are among the most sought-after transfer programmes. Green River provides a diverse range of majors in sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Green River College has a renowned international programme. In the autumn of 2014, GRC proudly welcomed more than 1,700 international students from 64 different countries. This impressive number solidified its position as one of the top 10 community colleges in the United States in terms of international enrollment. According to self-reported data from Fall 2007, there is a 43% male and 57% female student population. The student population is composed of various racial and ethnic backgrounds, reflecting a diverse community. Around 35% of students who graduate from GRC are awarded an academic associate degree, while 7% obtain a vocational associate degree. Additionally, a significant 44% of students earn vocational certificates. In 2014, Green River College introduced Bachelor of Applied Science degree programmes. During the 2017-2018 academic year, Green River awarded a total of 1,586 degrees, with 118 of them being bachelor’s degrees.