School Highlights
Pacific Northwest Christian College serves 130 students (89% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 130 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 72%
- 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
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pacific Northwest Christian College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
9 staff
156 staff
Student Body
The student population of Pacific Northwest Christian College has grown by 519% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pacific Northwest Christian College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
130 students
3,741 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
116 students
1,835 students
# Part-Time Students
14 students
1,956 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
130 students
3,741 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
116 students
1,835 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
14 students
1,956 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Hispanic
50%
19%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
28%
40%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
% Unknown races
5%
14%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
61%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
70%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pacific Northwest Christian College is Columbia Basin College (3.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Columbia Basin College
Public
2600 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
3.4 miles
Enrollment: 7,510 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $4,771 Out-state tuition: $6,858 Minority enrollment: 63%
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-1260
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-1260
40.8 miles
Enrollment: 1,407 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 In-state tuition: $6,188 Out-state tuition: $8,618 Minority enrollment: 58%
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 522-2500
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 522-2500
43.0 miles
Enrollment: 2,967 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,203 Out-state tuition: $5,203 Minority enrollment: 51%
Big Bend Community College
Public
7662 Chanute St NE
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-2222
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-2222
67.6 miles
Enrollment: 1,857 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $4,150 Out-state tuition: $4,550 Minority enrollment: 62%
Perry Technical Institute
Private not-for-profit
2011 W Washington Ave.
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 453-0374
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 453-0374
70.1 miles
Enrollment: 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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