South Seattle College
Seattle, WA · Public · Certificate degrees · City
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About South Seattle College
South Seattle College (SSC, formerly South Seattle Community College) is a public community college in the Seattle neighborhoods of West Seattle and Georgetown. Founded in 1970, it is one of three colleges which make up the Seattle Colleges District. The Seattle Community Colleges District Board of Trustees voted unanimously in March 2014 to change the name of the District to Seattle Colleges and to change the names of the colleges to Seattle Central College, North Seattle College, and South Seattle College. It is home to the South Seattle College Arboretum and incorporates the Georgetown Campus near Boeing Field.
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Open
Acceptance
$6,004
Net price
1,616
Enrollment
31%
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
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Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
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
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$6,004
Average net price
$5,238
In-state tuition
$5,796
Out-of-state tuition
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Room & board
$582
Books & supplies
$15,385
Total cost of attendance
10%
Students receiving Pell grants
4%
Students with federal loans
—
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$44,486
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,070
Median earnings (6 yrs)
31%
Graduation rate
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Retention rate
68%
Earn more than a HS grad
$7,710
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,616
Total enrollment
35%
Part-time
26
Avg. age at entry
48%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
South Seattle College FAQ
Is South Seattle College a public or private school?
South Seattle College is a public institution located in Seattle, WA.
What is the acceptance rate at South Seattle College?
South Seattle College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does South Seattle College cost?
The average annual net price at South Seattle College is $6,004 — 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 South Seattle College?
About 31% of students at South Seattle College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do South Seattle College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, South Seattle College students earn a median of $44,486 per year.
How many students attend South Seattle College?
South Seattle College enrolls about 1,616 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.
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