For the 2024 school year, there are 12 community colleges serving 58,060 students in King County County, Washington.
The top ranked community colleges in King County, WA include Bellevue College, Cascadia College and Lake Washington Institute of Technology.
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 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Top Ranked King County Community Colleges (2024)
College
Location
Students
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
| 3,620 students
555 South Renton Village Place Suite 110
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 228-9600
Renton, WA 98057
(425) 228-9600
| 666 students
9709 Third Ave NE Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 322-6100
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 322-6100
| 646 students
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
| 5,382 students
Community Colleges in King County, WA (Closed)
School
Location
Students
The Art Institute of Seattle (Closed 2020)
Private, for profit
2323 Elliott Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-0900
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 448-0900
| 1,378 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in King County, WA?
There are 12 community colleges serving 58,060 students in King County, WA.
How much do community colleges cost in King County, WA?
The average tuition 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?
King County, WA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.76, which is higher than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in King County, WA?
Community colleges in King County, WA are approximately 62% minority students (majority Asian and Hispanic).
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