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School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle serves 672 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
68 staff
353 staff

Number of Programs Offered
9
28
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Seattle has grown by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Seattle diversity score of 0.73 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
672 students
5,207 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1

# Full-Time Students
672 students
2,028 students

# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,179 students


# Enrollment Undergraduate
672 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
672 students
2,028 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

% Asian
17%
10%

% Hispanic
18%
17%

% Black
7%
7%

% White
43%
44%

% Hawaiian
2%
1%

% Two or more races
9%
8%

% Non Resident races
n/a
3%

% Unknown races
3%
9%


Diversity Score
0.73
0.75

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5%
0.5723%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3584%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$36,400

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
58%

Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,794

Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,192

Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pima Medical Institute-Seattle often compared to?
Pima Medical Institute-Seattleis often viewed alongside schools like Seattle Central College by visitors of our site.
What is Pima Medical Institute-Seattle's ranking?
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Pima Medical Institute-Seattle located?
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle is located in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
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