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North Seattle College

Seattle, WA · Public · Certificate degrees · City

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About North Seattle College

North Seattle College (NSC or North Seattle) is a public college in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is one of three colleges comprising the Seattle Colleges District and part of the Washington Community and Technical Colleges system. Founded 56 years ago in 1970, NSC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and offers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, university transfer, and certificate programs, as well as continuing education and college preparation programs. In March 2014, the board of trustees of the Seattle Community Colleges District voted unanimously to change the name of the district to "Seattle Colleges" and North Seattle Community College became North Seattle College.

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Open

Acceptance

$10,740

Net price

3,074

Enrollment

33%

Grad rate

Report Card

C-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$10,740

Average net price

$5,238

In-state tuition

$5,796

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$582

Books & supplies

$18,943

Total cost of attendance

14%

Students receiving Pell grants

2%

Students with federal loans

$15,458

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$9,241
$30–48K
$9,989
$48–75K
$13,514
$75–110K
$13,526
$110K+
$18,943

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$47,728

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$46,383

Median earnings (6 yrs)

33%

Graduation rate

Retention rate

69%

Earn more than a HS grad

$8,507

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,074

Total enrollment

58%

Part-time

29

Avg. age at entry

40%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women
41% men

Race & ethnicity

White
28%
Hispanic
21%
Black
11%
Asian
10%
Two or more races
8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

North Seattle College FAQ

Is North Seattle College a public or private school?

North Seattle College is a public institution located in Seattle, WA.

What is the acceptance rate at North Seattle College?

North Seattle College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does North Seattle College cost?

The average annual net price at North Seattle College is $10,740 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,238 in-state and $5,796 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at North Seattle College?

About 33% of students at North Seattle College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do North Seattle College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, North Seattle College students earn a median of $47,728 per year.

How many students attend North Seattle College?

North Seattle College enrolls about 3,074 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Iain Laurence · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.

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