For the 2025 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 24,100 students in Seattle, Washington.
The top ranked community college in Seattle, WA is Academy of Interactive Entertainment.
Seattle community colleges have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
Top Ranked Seattle, WA 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
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
Community Colleges in Seattle, WA (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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Seattle, WA?
There are 5 community colleges serving 24,100 students in Seattle, WA.
What is community college diversity score in Seattle, WA?
Community colleges in Seattle have a diversity score of 0.74, which is equal to the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Seattle, WA?
Community colleges in Seattle, WA have approximately 66% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black and Asian.
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