- Edmonds Community College is a leader in providing quality opportunities for learning and service, responding to the dynamic needs of our diverse community.
School Highlights
Edmonds College serves 6,549 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 6,549 students
- In-state tuition: $4,462
- Out-state tuition: $9,697
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
- Minority enrollment: 68%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Edmonds College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 292 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Edmonds College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
292 staff
156 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
18
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Edmonds College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Edmonds College diversity score of 0.81 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,549 students
3,791 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
2,843 students
1,835 students
# Part-Time Students
3,706 students
1,956 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
485 students
324 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,843 students
1,835 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,706 students
1,956 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
150 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
9%
% Hispanic
13%
19%
% Black
7%
6%
% White
32%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
% Non Resident races
6%
3%
% Unknown races
16%
14%
Diversity Score
0.81
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
30%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,600
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,462 is more than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,697 is more than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,462
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,697
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
62%
70%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,242
Acceptance Rate
50%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- More than 11,000 students take courses for credit toward a certificate or degree at Edmonds Community College. Over 43 percent of these students plan to transfer to a four-year college or university; over 31 percent work toward career program degrees; about 3 percent are undecided; and other take courses for enrichment, for workplace skills, and for GED, basic skills, and family education. More than 62 percent of students in credit courses are part-time students who combine college with work and with family. Career Programs Offered at Edmonds Community College includes Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, International Business, Chemistry Laboratory Technician, Construction Management, Culinary Arts, Fashion Merchandising and Design, Horticulture, Business Information Technology, Paralegal, Hospitality and Tourism, Computers, Electronics and Networks, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, E-Commerce, High-Tech Certification, Visual Communication and Multimedia, Early Childhood Education, Family Life Education, Fire Command Administration and Social and Human Services. The College campus covers 50-acre in Lynnwood, 15 miles north of Seattle. Edmonds Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Edmonds College cost?
Edmonds College's tuition is approximately $4,462 for In-State students and $9,697 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Edmonds College?
The acceptance rate of Edmonds College is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
What is Edmonds College's ranking?
Edmonds College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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