Cascadia College
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(425)352-8000
- 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 lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 41%.
- Cascadia College is one of 13 community colleges within King County, WA.
- The nearest community college to Cascadia College is Lake Washington Institute of Technology (4.1 miles away).
Top Placements
Cascadia College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 141 teachers has grown by 88% over five years.
| Cascadia College | (WA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 141 staff | 145 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,757 students | 4,463 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 31:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,744 students | 2,353 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 2,013 students | 2,110 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 13% | 7% |
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% |
| % Black | 3% | 4% |
| % White | 43% | 59% |
| % Two or more races | 9% | 5% |
| % Non Resident races | 9% | 6% |
| % Unknown races | 10% | 7% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.62 |
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| College Completion Rate | 29% | 31% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $48,200 | $36,200 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 1 sports |
| Sports | Intramural Sports OnlyIntramural Sports Only |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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