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Seattle Central College

Seattle, WA · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Seattle Central College

Seattle Central College is a public college in Seattle, Washington, United States. With North Seattle College and South Seattle College, it is one of the three colleges that comprise the Seattle Colleges District. The college has a substantial international student population served by the International Education Programs division as well as many immigrant and refugee students taking ESL courses through the Basic and Transitional Studies division. Seattle Central College also encompasses the Wood Construction Center and Seattle Maritime Academy, which are on separate campuses.

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Open

Acceptance

$8,819

Net price

3,953

Enrollment

32%

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

$8,819

Average net price

$5,184

In-state tuition

$5,745

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$582

Books & supplies

$17,889

Total cost of attendance

21%

Students receiving Pell grants

3%

Students with federal loans

$12,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$7,883
$30–48K
$8,893
$48–75K
$10,422
$75–110K
$11,555
$110K+
$16,989

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

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$43,307

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$39,072

Median earnings (6 yrs)

32%

Graduation rate

Retention rate

64%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,109

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,953

Total enrollment

38%

Part-time

28

Avg. age at entry

44%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women
43% men

Race & ethnicity

White
23%
Black
15%
Hispanic
15%
Asian
14%
Two or more races
8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Seattle Central College FAQ

Is Seattle Central College a public or private school?

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

What is the acceptance rate at Seattle Central College?

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

How much does Seattle Central College cost?

The average annual net price at Seattle Central College is $8,819 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,184 in-state and $5,745 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Seattle Central College?

About 32% of students at Seattle Central College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Seattle Central College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Seattle Central College students earn a median of $43,307 per year.

How many students attend Seattle Central College?

Seattle Central College enrolls about 3,953 students.

Campus

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