Edmonds College

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Edmonds College Photo #1 - Edmonds Community College offers Associate of Science degrees with areas of emphasis in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology and Earth Science, Physics, Computer Science, General Pre- Engineering, and the Pre-Engineering areas of Bioengineering: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, and Materials Science.
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Edmonds College Photo #1 - Edmonds Community College offers Associate of Science degrees with areas of emphasis in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology and Earth Science, Physics, Computer Science, General Pre- Engineering, and the Pre-Engineering areas of Bioengineering: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, and Materials Science.
Edmonds College Photo #2 - Edmonds Community College's Culinary Arts prepares students for positions as cooks, kitchen managers, servers and hosts. The college's newest offering is a one-year Baking certificate.
Edmonds College Photo #3 - Snoqualmie Hall is Edmonds Community College's shared building with Central Washington University. Students may complete bachelor's degrees in Accounting, Business Administration, Elementary Education, Food Service Management, Information Technology and Administrative Management, Law and Justice, Mathematics: Teaching Secondary and Safety and Health Management.
Edmonds College Photo #4 - In 2008, Edmonds Community College awarded 1,734 degrees and certificates.
Edmonds College Photo #5 - The college is known for its outstanding music programs including its award-winning jazz choirs and jazz band and digital music program. The college also has its own state-of-the-art recording studio.
Edmonds College Photo #6 - The college has career training programs in Clinical Lab Assistant, Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician, Health Unit Coordinator (HUC), Medical Information Technology, Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician and Practical Nursing (LPN). It also offers an Associate in Pre-Nursing degree which prepares students to transfer directly to a school of nursing for a bachelor of science in nursing.
Edmonds College Photo #7 - Students at Edmonds Community College join a community of learners and gain access to many student support services included with tuition. The college offers a number of grants, scholarships and kinds of assistance for students.
Edmonds College Photo #8 - At Edmonds Community College students can take more than 150 classes online – and they can earn many degrees or certificates completely online.
Edmonds College Photo #9 - Edmonds Community College offers a unique Chemical Laboratory Technician program, ChemCore. It prepares students for employment as technicians in a chemistry laboratory, as well as for continuing education. Working closely with an advisor, students may earn a university transfer degree such as the Associate of Science simultaneously.
  • 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 6,545 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 6,545 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,462
  • Out-state tuition: $9,697
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 674 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Edmonds College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
674 staff
353 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Edmonds College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Edmonds College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,545 students
4,003 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,035 students
2,116 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,510 students
1,887 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Edmonds College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
576 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,035 students
2,116 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,510 students
1,887 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
140 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
13%
8%
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% Hispanic
7%
14%
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% Black
7%
5%
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% White
43%
50%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
5%
8%
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% Non Resident races
15%
6%
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% Unknown races
8%
7%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in WA.
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
30%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.65%
2.2%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,600
$36,400
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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 16% 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 grown by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,462
$4,105
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,697
$7,359
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
67%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$11,794
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,292
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 6,545 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,462
  • Out-state tuition: $9,697
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Washington community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Washington is Highline College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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