Pima Medical Institute-Seattle

9709 Third Ave NE Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98115
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • Pima Medical Institute is a highly experienced and proven leader in health care. For more than 35 years, Pima Medical Institute has offered specialized, quality healthcare training that is quick and affordable, and has been serving the Seattle community since 1989. In Seattle, we offer medical training in medical training in seattle certificate programs dental assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician, veterinary assistant. At Pima Medical Institute, we want each student to succeed. We are dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded education that offers theoretical classroom studies coupled with real world training on-site at medical facilities. Pima Medical Institute is more than a vocational school. We provide life-altering opportunities that turn our students into competent medical professionals who can meet the expectations of 21st century employers. Our mission is to improve the quality of people�s lives by providing the best value in medical career education.

School Highlights

Pima Medical Institute-Seattle serves 471 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 60%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Pima Medical Institute-Seattle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
33 staff
156 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
18
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Seattle has declined by 27% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Seattle diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
471 students
3,791 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
471 students
1,835 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,956 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
604 students
324 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
471 students
1,835 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,956 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
150 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
16%
9%
% Hispanic
22%
19%
% Black
8%
6%
% White
42%
40%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
50%
61%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$36,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
70%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,242
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

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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.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 58%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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King County, WA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.79, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in King County, WA is Seattle Central College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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