Edmonds College Photo #8 - Edmonds Community College offers a unique Chemical Laboratory Technician program, ChemCore. It prepares students for employment as technicians in a chemistry laboratory, as well as for continuing education. Working closely with an advisor, students may earn a university transfer degree such as the Associate of Science simultaneously.

Edmonds College

20000 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings
  • 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 5,606 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is more than the state average of 90%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 5,606 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,462
  • Out-state tuition: $9,697
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 92%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Edmonds College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 674 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Edmonds College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
674 staff
353 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Edmonds College has declined by 28% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Edmonds College diversity score of 0.77 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,606 students
3,720 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,474 students
1,814 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,132 students
1,906 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Edmonds College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Washington.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
576 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,474 students
1,814 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,132 students
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
400 students
140 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
14%
8%
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% Asian
8%
5%
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% Hispanic
1%
1%
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% Black
11%
15%
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% White
8%
10%
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% Hawaiian
42%
46%
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% Two or more races
9%
11%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
8%
4%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
Diversity Score
0.77
0.73
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
30%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Edmonds College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3463%
0.3575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,600
$36,400
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Edmonds College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Washington by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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 7% 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
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,697
$7,359
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
49%
58%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Edmonds College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,250
$11,794
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,292
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Edmonds College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 5,606 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,462
  • Out-state tuition: $9,697
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 92%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Washington is 96%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Washington community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Washington is Highline College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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