- Edmonds Community College is a leader in providing quality opportunities for learning and service, responding to the dynamic needs of our diverse community.
School Highlights
Edmonds College serves 9,553 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 9,553 students
- In-state tuition: $4,462
- Out-state tuition: $9,697
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 61%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Edmonds College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 674 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Edmonds College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
674 staff
353 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Edmonds College has grown by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Edmonds College diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,553 students
4,711 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
3,234 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
6,319 students
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
955 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,234 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,319 students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
16%
10%
% Hispanic
13%
17%
% Black
9%
7%
% White
39%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
% Non Resident races
7%
3%
% Unknown races
7%
9%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2997%
0.3584%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,600
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,462 is more than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,697 is more than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,462
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,697
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
49%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,192
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- More than 11,000 students take courses for credit toward a certificate or degree at Edmonds Community College. Over 43 percent of these students plan to transfer to a four-year college or university; over 31 percent work toward career program degrees; about 3 percent are undecided; and other take courses for enrichment, for workplace skills, and for GED, basic skills, and family education. More than 62 percent of students in credit courses are part-time students who combine college with work and with family. Career Programs Offered at Edmonds Community College includes Accounting, Business Administration, Business Management, International Business, Chemistry Laboratory Technician, Construction Management, Culinary Arts, Fashion Merchandising and Design, Horticulture, Business Information Technology, Paralegal, Hospitality and Tourism, Computers, Electronics and Networks, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, E-Commerce, High-Tech Certification, Visual Communication and Multimedia, Early Childhood Education, Family Life Education, Fire Command Administration and Social and Human Services. The College campus covers 50-acre in Lynnwood, 15 miles north of Seattle. Edmonds Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Edmonds College cost?
Edmonds College's tuition is approximately $4,462 for In-State students and $9,697 for Out-State students.
What is Edmonds College's ranking?
Edmonds College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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