Pacific Northwest Christian College

3021 West Clearwater Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

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 (26-27)

  • 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:

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 less than the state average of 0.77. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
130 students
3,791 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
0.77
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
47%
61%

Tuition & Financial Aid

% 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.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 130 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 72%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Washington is 79%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Washington community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Washington is Seattle Central College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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