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School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle serves 672 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
68 staff
353 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
28
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Seattle has grown by 16% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Seattle diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
672 students
5,207 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
672 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
672 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
672 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
17%
10%
% Hispanic
18%
17%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
43%
44%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
57%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,192
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pima Medical Institute-Seattle often compared to?
Pima Medical Institute-Seattleis often viewed alongside schools like Seattle Central College by visitors of our site.
What is Pima Medical Institute-Seattle's ranking?
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Pima Medical Institute-Seattle located?
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle is located in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Seattle is North Seattle College (0.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Seattle College
Public
9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 934-3600
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 934-3600
0.4 miles
Enrollment: 7,707 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 In-state tuition: $3,862 Out-state tuition: $9,052 Minority enrollment: 62%
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
3.7 miles
Enrollment: 6,830 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $3,963 Out-state tuition: $6,611 Minority enrollment: 63%
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Private not-for-profit
305 Harrison St Ste 405
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 428-6350
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 428-6350
5.5 miles
Enrollment: 89 students Acceptance rate: 82% Minority enrollment: 88%
Seattle Central College
Public
1701 Broadway Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 934-3800
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 934-3800
5.7 miles
Enrollment: 8,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $3,893 Out-state tuition: $9,083 Minority enrollment: 73%
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
7.5 miles
Enrollment: 4,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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