Cascadia College

18345 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011

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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 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 College serves 3,757 students (46% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is same as the state community college average of 27:1.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.

The teacher population of 141 teachers has grown by 88% over five years.

	Cascadia College	(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Item not available	Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	141 staff	157 staff

The student population of Cascadia College has grown by 36% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has decreased from 37:1 over five years.

The Cascadia College diversity score of 0.75 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.

Total Enrollment	3,757 students	4,698 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	27:1	27:1

# Full-Time Students	1,744 students	2,397 students

# Part-Time Students	2,013 students	2,301 students


% American Indian/Alaskan	-	1%

% Asian	13%	7%

% Hispanic	11%	13%

% Black	3%	5%

% White	44%	47%

% Hawaiian	-	1%

% Two or more races	9%	7%

% Non Resident races	9%	7%

% Unknown races	10%	12%

Diversity Score	0.75	0.73

College Completion Rate	29%	31%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$48,200	$36,200

The public in-state tuition of $4,356 is more than the state average of $4,058. The in-state tuition has grown by 20% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,356	$4,058

Tuition Notes	www.cascadia.edu/enrollment/pay.aspx
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	31%	65%

Median Debt for Graduates	$7,696	$11,595

Median Debt for Dropouts	$4,963	$6,271

Total Sports Offered	1 sports
Sports	Intramural Sports OnlyIntramural Sports Only

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

As of March 19, 2020, we do not have public access to the college and majority of classes are in a remote learning capacity. Please visit the website for additional information.

Profile last updated: 08/21/2020

The nearest community college to Cascadia College is Lake Washington Institute of Technology (4.1 miles away).