Best Seattle Community Colleges (2025)

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
| 89 students
North Seattle College
Public
9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 934-3600
| 7,707 students
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle
Private for-profit
9709 Third Ave NE Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 322-6100
| 672 students
Seattle Central College
Public
1701 Broadway Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 934-3800
| 8,115 students
South Seattle College
Public
6000 16th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98106
(206) 934-5300
| 7,517 students
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Community Colleges in Seattle, 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 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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