North Seattle College
- 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 5,693 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 5,693 students
- In-state tuition: $3,862
- Out-state tuition: $9,052
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 58%
- 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
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 365 teachers has grown by 143% over five years.
North Seattle 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
365 staff
353 staff
Student Body
The student population of North Seattle College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 38:1 over five years.
The North Seattle College diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,693 students
4,700 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,730 students
2,313 students
# Part-Time Students
3,963 students
2,387 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
42%
47%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
% Non Resident races
6%
4%
% Unknown races
18%
12%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.73
College Completion Rate
21%
28%
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 $4,058. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,052 is more than the state average of $7,211. The out-state tuition has grown by 137% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,862
$4,058
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,052
$7,211
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
51%
64%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,989
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,074
$6,267
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- 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.
School Calendar
View the North Seattle College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
- Event Date
- Fall 2022 - Last Day Withdraw 100% Ref September 30, 2022 (Friday)
- Fall 2022 - Last Day Add/Reg/Withdraw October 07, 2022 (Friday)
- Fall 2022 - Last Day Chng Aud/Cr/Wdraw November 18, 2022 (Friday)
- Winter 2023 - Last Day to Withdraw 100% January 09, 2023 (Monday)
- Winter 2023 - Last Day Add/Reg/Withdraw January 17, 2023 (Tuesday)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to North Seattle College is Pima Medical Institute-Seattle (0.4 miles away)
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(206) 934-3800
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