For the 2025 school year, there are 42 community colleges serving 218,012 students in Washington (35 public colleges and 7 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Washington is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Edmonds College, and Everett Community College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Washington is 82% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 56%, with the majority being Hispanic or Asian and the student:teacher ratio is 15:1.
Top Ranked Washington Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Private not-for-profit
305 Harrison St Ste 405
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 428-6350
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 428-6350
| 89 students
Pacific Northwest Christian College
Private not-for-profit
3021 West Clearwater Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 420-4545
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 420-4545
| 21 students
Perry Technical Institute
Private not-for-profit
2011 W Washington Ave.
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 453-0374
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 453-0374
| 867 students
3028 Lindbergh Ave
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-7000
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 752-7000
| 2,568 students
7662 Chanute St NE
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-2222
Moses Lake, WA 98837
(509) 793-2222
| 2,584 students
Carrington College-Spokane
Private for-profit
10102 E. Knox Ave., Ste. 200
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 462-3722
Spokane, WA 99206
(509) 462-3722
| 393 students
Centralia College
Public
600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 736-9391
Centralia, WA 98531
(360) 736-9391
| 3,324 students
4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 589-5800
| 4,286 students
Grays Harbor College
Public
1620 Edward P Smith Drive
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-9020
Aberdeen, WA 98520
(360) 532-9020
| 2,157 students
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
| 4,320 students
42 N Water St
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
(360) 385-4948
Port Hadlock, WA 98339
(360) 385-4948
| 52 students
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
Private for-profit
555 South Renton Village Place Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 228-9600
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 228-9600
| 810 students
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle
Private for-profit
9709 Third Ave NE Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 322-6100
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 322-6100
| 672 students
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
| 6,830 students
2011 Mottman Rd SW
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 596-5200
Olympia, WA 98512
(360) 596-5200
| 6,079 students
1810 North Greene Street
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 533-8400
Spokane, WA 99217
(509) 533-8400
| 9,031 students
Show 7 more community colleges in Washington (out of 42 total colleges)
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Community Colleges in Washington (Closed)
School
Location
Students
The Art Institute of Seattle (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
2323 Elliott Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-0900
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-0900
| 1,378 students
ITT Technical Institute-Everett (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
1615 75th Street Sw, Suite 220
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 583-0200
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 583-0200
| 279 students
ITT Technical Institute-Spokane Valley (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
13518 E Indiana Avenue
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 926-2900
Spokane, WA 99216
(509) 926-2900
| 295 students
Overview
This State (WA)
Total Faculty
353 staff
Number of Programs Offered
28
Student Body
Total Enrollment
5,207 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,028 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
10%
% Hispanic
17%
% Black
7%
% White
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
% Two or more races
8%
% Non Resident races
3%
% Unknown races
9%
Diversity Score
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,359
Private State Tuition Fees
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,192
Acceptance Rate
99%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Washington?
There are 42 community colleges serving 218,012 students in Washington.
How much do community colleges cost in Washington?
The average tuition for community colleges in Washington is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Washington?
The top-ranked community colleges in Washington include Academy of Interactive Entertainment, Edmonds College, and Everett Community College.
What is community college acceptance rate in Washington?
The average community college acceptance rate in Washington is 82% (compared to national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Washington?
Community colleges in Washington have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Washington?
Community colleges in Washington have approximately 56% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic or Asian.
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