Tel:
(425)352-8000 
2,743 students
Public institution
Public institution
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Cascadia’s approach to teaching is based on research showing how students really learn. It prepares you for active lifelong learning in a global context, whether your program is in a technical field, business, or the liberal arts. Working in small groups, you’ll develop the ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, make decisions, and interact with others with diverse viewpoints. As a Cascadia Community College student, you’ll attend classes on a beautiful campus, equipped with state-of the-art technology, that Cascadia shares with the University of Washington Bothell. You’ll also have access to the world-class University of Washington library system.
School Highlights:
Cascadia Community College serves 2,743 students (53% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 28%.
Cascadia Community College is one of 13 community colleges within King County, WA.
The nearest community college is Lake Washington Institute of Technology (3.8 miles away).
School Overview
The teacher population of - teachers has declined by 100% over five years.
| Cascadia Community College | Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public institution | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 2,743 students |
1,275 students |
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| # Full-Time Students | 1,445 students |
829 students |
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| # Part-Time Students | 1,298 students | 1,020 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 6% | 2% |
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| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
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| % Black | 1% | 12% |
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| % White | 79% | 66% |
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| % Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
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| Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body. | 0.36 | 0.45 |
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| In-State Tuition Fees | $4,290 | $5,940 |
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| Out-State Tuition Fees | $5,088 | $10,075 |
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Source: 2012 (latest year available) IPEDS
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