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Best King County Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 13 community colleges serving 77,408 students in King County County, Washington.
The top ranked community college in King County, WA is Academy of Interactive Entertainment.
The average tuition is approximately $4,098 per year for in-state students and $7,784 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
King County, WA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.

Top Ranked King County 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
| 89 students
Bellevue College
Public
3000 Landerholm Cir SE
Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 564-1000
| 16,959 students
Cascadia College
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Public
18345 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011
(425) 352-8000
| 3,043 students
Green River College
Public
12401 SE 320th St
Auburn, WA 98092
(253) 833-9111
| 9,349 students
Highline College
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Public
2400 S 240th St
Des Moines, WA 98198
(206) 878-3710
| 7,048 students
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
| 4,320 students
North Seattle College
Public
9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 934-3600
| 7,707 students
Pima Medical Institute-Renton
Private for-profit
555 South Renton Village Place Suite 110
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
| 672 students
Renton Technical College
Public
3000 NE Fourth St
Renton, WA 98056
(425) 235-2352
| 4,949 students
Seattle Central College
Public
1701 Broadway Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 934-3800
| 8,115 students
Shoreline Community College
Public
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
| 6,830 students
South Seattle College
Public
6000 16th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 934-5300
| 7,517 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in King County, WA

Community Colleges in King County, WA (Closed)

School
Location
Students
2323 Elliott Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-0900
| 1,378 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in King County, WA?
There are 13 community colleges serving 77,408 students in King County, WA.
How much do community colleges cost in King County, WA?
The average tuition for community colleges in King County, WA is approximately $4,098 per year for in-state students and $7,784 for out-of-state students.
What is community college diversity score in King County, WA?
Community colleges in King County, WA have a diversity score of 0.77, which is higher than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in King County, WA?
Community colleges in King County, WA have approximately 66% minority enrollment, with the majority being Asian and Hispanic.

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