North Seattle Community College (NSCC)
Seattle, WA| Region: | Northwest |
|---|---|
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Affiliation: | Not applicable |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Website: | www.northseattle.edu |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Parking Permit Required: | Yes |
| Selectivity: | Open Admissions |
| In-State Tuition: | $3,862 |
| Out-of-State Tuition: | $9,052 |
| Retention Rate: | 57% |
| Enrollment: | 10,561 |
| Year Established: | 1970 |
About NSCC
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.
NSCC Ratings & Reviews
Overall School Rating:
Rated 2.5 of 5 Stars 2 Reviews
50% of students gave North Seattle Community College 4 stars overall.
Student Ratings
Stephanie Schmeizer Former Student - Last Attended 2004
The campus feels like a prison. In fact there are many rumors that float around the campus that the architect who also designed prisons got the plans mixed up... I tried to spend the least amount of time here as possible.
NSCC Map & Location
North Seattle Community College
9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103
Getting Around NSCC
Walkability
Very good walkability. We recommend walking in this area.
Transit
Good transit. This area has adequate public transportation.
Weather
Seasonal average temperatures for Seattle, WA
NSCC Students
| Total Students | 10,561 |
|---|
Ethnic Diversity:
- Latino: 6%
- African American: 7%
- Caucasian: 51%
- American Indian or Alaska native: 1%
- Asian: 11%
- Unknown and Other: 24%
| Latino | 6% |
|---|---|
| African American | 7% |
| Caucasian | 51% |
| American Indian or Alaska native | 1% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Unknown and Other | 24% |
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