- South Seattle Community College is a constantly evolving educational community dedicated to providing quality learning experiences which prepare students to meet their goals for life and work.
School Highlights
South Seattle College serves 5,210 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 5,210 students
- In-state tuition: $3,824
- Out-state tuition: $9,014
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 150 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
South Seattle College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1969
Campus Size
87 acres
Total Faculty
150 staff
156 staff
Student Body
The student population of South Seattle College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The South Seattle College diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,210 students
3,791 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
24:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
1,689 students
1,835 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
3,521 students
1,956 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
5,210 students
3,741 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,689 students
1,835 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,521 students
1,956 students
% Asian
9%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
13%
19%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
34%
40%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
6%
8%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
25%
14%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.77
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2007)
20%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
34%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,300
$36,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,824 is less than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,014 is more than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has grown by 86% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,824
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,014
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
70%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2017)
$10,250
$11,417
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$6,333
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Located on an 87-acre hilltop overlooking Eliott Bay, South Seattle Community College offers a panoramic view of the city skyline and surrounding mountains. This unique setting serves as a portal of opportunity for students with diverse needs to prepare to meet their educational and career goals. SCC provides opportunities to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree program, to train for rewarding careers in an abundance of professional/technical programs, update job skills or change careers, complete high school and improve basic skills. South Seattle Community College, located in a residential West Seattle neighborhood, offers many unique college transfer and workforce programs and is distinguished by the breadth of partnerships that support programs such as aviation, culinary arts, health care, horticulture, the construction trades and winemaking. South also is known for its lively multicultural and multi-ethnic student body. The Seattle Community Colleges and the Seattle Vocational Institute are public, state-supported institutions accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South Seattle College cost?
South Seattle College's tuition is approximately $3,824 for In-State students and $9,014 for Out-State students.
In what neighborhood is South Seattle College located?
South Seattle College is located in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
School Calendar
View the South Seattle College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Fall 2026-Last Day to Withdraw With 50% Refund
October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Fall 2026-Last Day to Change Audit/Credit Status/(Instr Permission) Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund)
November 20, 2026 (Friday)
Winter 2027-Last Day to Add (No Permission); Last Day Waitlist Move
January 06, 2027 (Wednesday)
Winter 2027 - Last day to Withdraw with 100% Refund
January 08, 2027 (Friday)
Winter 2027 - Last Day to Add/Register/Withdraw w/o 'W"
January 15, 2027 (Friday)
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