School Highlights
Pacific Northwest Christian College serves 21 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pacific Northwest Christian College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
Pacific Northwest Christian College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
353 staff
Student Body
The student population of Pacific Northwest Christian College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Pacific Northwest Christian College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
21 students
5,207 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
11 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
10 students
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
11 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
10 students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
n/a
17%
% Black
35%
7%
% White
n/a
44%
% Hawaiian
52%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
88%
57%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,192
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific Northwest Christian College's ranking?
Pacific Northwest Christian College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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The nearest community college to Pacific Northwest Christian College is Columbia Basin College (3.4 miles away)
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