North Seattle College

  • North Seattle Community College provides a supportive, responsive teaching and learning environment distinguished by its commitment to openness, innovation, and excellence in education.

School Highlights

North Seattle College serves 7,707 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 56%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 7,707 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,862
  • Out-state tuition: $9,052
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 365 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
North Seattle College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
365 staff
353 staff
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Student Body

The student population of North Seattle College has grown by 35% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 16:1 over five years.
The North Seattle College diversity score of 0.81 is more than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,707 students
4,711 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,065 students
2,028 students
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# Part-Time Students
5,642 students
3,179 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of North Seattle College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Washington by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of North Seattle College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Washington.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
770 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,065 students
2,028 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,642 students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
11%
10%
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% Hispanic
13%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Seattle College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
11%
7%
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% White
38%
44%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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% Two or more races
7%
8%
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% Non Resident races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in North Seattle College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
15%
9%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Seattle College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
Diversity Score
0.81
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of North Seattle College and the community college average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
28%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of North Seattle College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Washington by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2797%
0.3584%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,500
$36,400
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of North Seattle College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Washington by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,862 is less than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has declined by 20% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,052 is more than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has grown by 71% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,862
$4,105
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,052
$7,359
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of North Seattle College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Washington by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
47%
58%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in North Seattle College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,004
$11,794
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in North Seattle College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$6,192
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in North Seattle College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Established in 1970, NSCC is an accredited two-year public college. It is is one of 34 community and technical colleges in Washington and is part of the Seattle Community College District, which also includes Seattle Central and South Seattle Community Colleges and the Seattle Vocational Institute. NSCC is located in the Northgate area five miles north of the Seattle city center in a quiet residential neighborhood. The college is easily accessed from I-5. Its modern campus occupies 62 acres, including 11 acres of environmentally sensitive wetlands. North Seattle Community College is known for the breadth of its educational choices, the support it provides its students, and the excellence of its instruction. Our programs prepare students to transfer to a four-year college or university and/or enter the workforce. NSCC also offers basic education, English-as-a-second-language, and continuing education classes. NSCC offers more than 40 career training programs and has a robust selection of continuing education and college preparation courses. NSCC is a member of the Seattle Community College District and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and/or Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does North Seattle College cost?
North Seattle College's tuition is approximately $3,862 for In-State students and $9,052 for Out-State students.
In what neighborhood is North Seattle College located?
North Seattle College is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Seattle, WA.

School Calendar

View the North Seattle College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Winter 2025 - Last Day to Withdraw 100%
January 10, 2025 (Friday)
Winter 2025 - Last Day Add/Reg/Withdraw
January 17, 2025 (Friday)
Winter 2025 - Last Day Chng Aud/Cr/Wdraw
February 28, 2025 (Friday)
Spring 2025 - Last Day Withdraw 100% Ref
April 11, 2025 (Friday)
Spring 2025 - Last Day Add/Reg/Withdraw
April 18, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 7,707 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,862
  • Out-state tuition: $9,052
  • Student:teacher ratio: 21:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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King County, WA community colleges have a diversity score of 0.79, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in King County, WA is Renton Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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