- The Charter College curriculum includes the following courses in the liberals arts and sciences: algebra, calculus, Alaskan history, economics, physics, geology, human biology, statistics, the philosophy of ethics, speech, advanced discourse, twentieth century fiction, psychology, and much more.
School Highlights
Charter College serves 2,215 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,215 students
- Private-state tuition: $19,532
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 88%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Charter College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 283 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Charter College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
283 staff
353 staff
Student Body
The student population of Charter College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Charter College diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,215 students
3,720 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
2,215 students
1,814 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,906 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
677 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,215 students
1,814 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
11 students
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
8%
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
5%
1%
% Black
20%
15%
% White
12%
10%
% Hawaiian
34%
46%
% Two or more races
21%
11%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.73
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6947%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5199%
0.3575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,700
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $19,532 is equal to the state average of $19,532. The private state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,532
$19,532
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,171
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Charter features some of the latest software titles, including Microsoft Office XP with Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage, and Project, Windows 2000 Server, Linux, Novell NetWare, AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, Macromedia, Medical Manager, Peachtree Accounting and Quickbooks. Charter's software library is regularly updated to provide the latest in application offerings and software versions. Charter College offers a unique and flexible schedule of classes geared toward assisting students in completing programs in optimal time. When full-time students follow recommended course selections, they can complete an associate degree in just 6 quarters (15 months) of study or a bachelor's degree in 12 quarters (2½ years). Courses are offered on a rotating schedule during the daytime, afternoon, and evening from Monday through Saturday. To meet students' needs, full-time (12 or more quarter credit hours) and half-time (6-11.99 quarter credit hours) schedules are available. Charter College is a Corporate Member with the Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) organization. BICSI is a vendor neutral group determined to enhance the telecommunications industry by providing excellent education, promoting skill sharing, and assessing knowledge with professional registration programs. Charter College teaches students cabling standards and codes through the use of BICSI educational courseware. Charter College maintains an educational affiliation with Cisco Systems as a Cisco Networking Academy. This relationship allows Charter to provide web-based content, online assessment, student performance tracking, and hands-on-labs in several Cisco courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Charter College cost?
Charter College's private state tuition is approximately $19,532.
What schools are Charter College often compared to?
Charter Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Ilisagvik College, Prince William Sound Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Charter College?
The acceptance rate of Charter College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What is Charter College's ranking?
Charter College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Charter College located?
Charter College is located in the Bennington neighborhood of Vancouver, WA.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Charter College is Alaska Career College (1.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Alaska Career College
Private for-profit
1415 E Tudor Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-7575
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 563-7575
1.1 miles
| 317 students
Alaska Christian College
Private not-for-profit
35109 Royal Place
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 260-7422
65.4 miles
| 78 students
303 Lowe Street
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 834-1600
116.1 miles
| 529 students
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