Description

The North Seattle Community College in Seattle, Washington, goes above and beyond other community colleges in its educational opportunities. Students of North Seattle may earn associate’s degrees and diplomas, but also have the opportunity to study abroad in Spain, England, Japan and other countries.

North Seattle welcomes international students from more than 50 different countries. Foreign students may enroll in any degree or diploma program, or even master English as a second language through the college’s intensive English programs.

The college allows high school juniors and seniors to dual-enroll and earn credit for both high school and college.

North Seattle maintains partnerships with Eastern Washington University, Washington State University, and Western Washington University. After completing an associate’s program, students may transfer to these universities to pursue a four-year bachelor’s degree.

Some of the associate’s degrees offered include:

  • Accounting
  • American Ethnic Studies
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Gender and Women Studies
  • Human Health
  • World Languages

If you’re looking for career training, then you can enroll in one of the school’s technical programs:

  • Architecture Engineering Technology
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Early Childhood Education
  • HVAC Service
  • Nanotechnology
  • And more

Applications are available for free on the college’s website, where you can also find admissions requirements. Tuition is lower for Washington residents, but financial aid is available to all eligible students.

Quick Facts

Location

Northwest

Setting

Large City Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$3,029

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,257

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

6,331

Students

Total Students
6,331

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
35%
Part-Time
65%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
97%
Out-of-State
3%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
6%
Asian
11%
Caucasian
56%
Latino
4%
Other
23%

Students State Origin

Washington
97%
Other
3%

International Students

International
7%
Domestic
93%