Everett Community College

2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • The primary mission of Everett Community College is to provide quality education in an atmosphere that encourages all students to achieve their educational goals. Through effective teaching and supportive student services, the College prepares students to be lifelong learners, responsible community members, and citizens of a rapidly changing world.

School Highlights

Everett Community College serves 6,698 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 60%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 6,698 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,852
  • Out-state tuition: $9,261
  • Acceptance Rate: 30%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 208 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
Everett Community College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1941
Campus Size
46 acres
Total Faculty
208 staff
156 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Student Body

The student population of Everett Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Everett Community College diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,698 students
3,791 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
24:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Students
3,485 students
1,835 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
3,213 students
1,956 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
6,698 students
3,741 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,485 students
1,835 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,213 students
1,956 students
% Asian
10%
9%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
16%
19%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
3%
6%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
45%
40%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
8%
8%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
16%
14%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.77

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
61%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,500
$36,300

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $3,852 is less than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,261 is more than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,852
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,261
$7,359
Tuition Notes
for 15 credits
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
54%
70%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,794

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,242

Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
30%
75%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountrySoccer
SoftballTrack and Field
Volleyball
Colors
Brown and Gold
School Mascot
Trojan
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Founded in 1941, Everett Community College has grown from modest beginnings in a converted elementary school to become a dynamic campus serving university-bound students taking advantage of affordable tuition and flexible schedules, and preparing the region's workforce with new skills for challenging careers. The College has a long history of providing educational programs that are designed to meet community needs. The primary goals of the educational program are to prepare students in the College's service area to transfer to 4-year institutions, to provide skills-related training to those preparing to enter the workforce or update work-related skills, and to offer community interest and community service courses. Today, College programs are highly evolved, state-of-the-art, and serve an ever-widening constituency. Over 10,000 students contribute to a diverse campus life, many times balancing learning, job, and family in the process. Everett Community College offers a variety of professional-technical programs in high demand occupations. Short-term training, certificates and a variety of specific Associate in Technical Arts (ATA) degrees provide many options for students seeking to sharpen skills and enter or advance within their careers. Everett Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional ccrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Everett Community College administers The University Center of North Puget Sound, bringing junior and senior level bachelor's degree programs in a variety of areas to the Everett area. Check out www.uceverett.org for program listings.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Everett Community College cost?
Everett Community College's tuition is approximately $3,852 for In-State students and $9,261 for Out-State students.
What schools are Everett Community College often compared to?
Everett Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Edmonds College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Everett Community College?
The acceptance rate of Everett Community College is 30%, which is lower than the state average of 75%. Everett Community College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Washington with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Everett Community College offer?
Everett Community College offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Everett Community College's ranking?
Everett Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Lowest acceptance rates, Largest student body and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Everett Community College located?
Everett Community College is located in the Northwest Everett neighborhood of Everett, WA.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 6,698 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,852
  • Out-state tuition: $9,261
  • Acceptance Rate: 30%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 55%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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