Pima Medical Institute-Seattle

9709 Third Ave NE Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98115
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Pima Medical Institute is a highly experienced and proven leader in health care. For more than 35 years, Pima Medical Institute has offered specialized, quality healthcare training that is quick and affordable, and has been serving the Seattle community since 1989. In Seattle, we offer medical training in medical training in seattle certificate programs dental assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, phlebotomy technician, veterinary assistant. At Pima Medical Institute, we want each student to succeed. We are dedicated to providing students with a well-rounded education that offers theoretical classroom studies coupled with real world training on-site at medical facilities. Pima Medical Institute is more than a vocational school. We provide life-altering opportunities that turn our students into competent medical professionals who can meet the expectations of 21st century employers. Our mission is to improve the quality of people�s lives by providing the best value in medical career education.

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:

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
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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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
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# Full-Time Students
672 students
2,028 students
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# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,179 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
672 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
672 students
2,028 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
17%
10%
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% Hispanic
18%
17%
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% Black
7%
7%
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% White
43%
44%
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% Hawaiian
2%
1%
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% Two or more races
9%
8%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
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% Unknown races
3%
9%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
Diversity Score
0.73
0.75
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5%
0.5723%
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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
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
58%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,794
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pima Medical Institute-Seattle and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,192
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pima Medical Institute-Seattle and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 672 students
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 57%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For King County, WA public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,098 per year for in-state students and $7,784 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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