- North Seattle Community College provides a supportive, responsive teaching and learning environment distinguished by its commitment to openness, innovation, and excellence in education.
School Highlights
North Seattle College serves 7,707 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 7,707 students
- In-state tuition: $3,862
- Out-state tuition: $9,052
- Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 62%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
North Seattle College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 365 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
North Seattle College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
365 staff
353 staff
Student Body
The student population of North Seattle College has grown by 35% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The North Seattle 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
7,707 students
5,207 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,065 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
5,642 students
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
770 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,065 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,642 students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
10%
% Hispanic
13%
17%
% Black
11%
7%
% White
38%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
% Non Resident races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
15%
9%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
28%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,500
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,862 is less than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,052 is more than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has grown by 71% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,862
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,052
$7,359
Tuition Notes
$25 per quarter
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
47%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,004
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$6,192
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pacific Tree Frogs
- Established in 1970, NSCC is an accredited two-year public college. It is is one of 34 community and technical colleges in Washington and is part of the Seattle Community College District, which also includes Seattle Central and South Seattle Community Colleges and the Seattle Vocational Institute. NSCC is located in the Northgate area five miles north of the Seattle city center in a quiet residential neighborhood. The college is easily accessed from I-5. Its modern campus occupies 62 acres, including 11 acres of environmentally sensitive wetlands. North Seattle Community College is known for the breadth of its educational choices, the support it provides its students, and the excellence of its instruction. Our programs prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university and/or enter the workforce. NSCC also offers basic education, English-as-a-second-language, and continuing education classes. NSCC offers more than 40 career training programs and has a robust selection of continuing education and college preparation courses. NSCC is a member of the Seattle Community College District and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and/or Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does North Seattle College cost?
North Seattle College's tuition is approximately $3,862 for In-State students and $9,052 for Out-State students.
What is North Seattle College's ranking?
North Seattle College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is North Seattle College located?
North Seattle College is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
School Calendar
View the North Seattle College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Summer 2025-Last Day Withdraw 100% Ref
July 10, 2025 (Thursday)
Summer 2025 - Last Day Add/Reg/Withdraw
July 17, 2025 (Thursday)
Summer 2025 - Last Day Chng Aud/Cr/W
August 14, 2025 (Thursday)
Fall 2025 - Last Day Withdraw 100% Ref
October 03, 2025 (Friday)
Fall 2025 - Last Day Add/Reg/Withdraw
October 10, 2025 (Friday)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to North Seattle College is Pima Medical Institute-Seattle (0.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle
Private for-profit
9709 Third Ave NE Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 322-6100
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 322-6100
0.4 miles
| 672 students
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
3.4 miles
| 6,830 students
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Private not-for-profit
305 Harrison St Ste 405
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 428-6350
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 428-6350
5.7 miles
| 89 students
Seattle Central College
Public
1701 Broadway Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 934-3800
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 934-3800
6.0 miles
| 8,115 students
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