- 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 4,887 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,887 students
- In-state tuition: $3,862
- Out-state tuition: $9,052
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 91%
- 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
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
365 staff
353 staff
Student Body
The student population of North Seattle College has declined by 14% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The North Seattle College diversity score of 0.76 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,887 students
3,720 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,405 students
1,814 students
# Part-Time Students
3,482 students
1,906 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
357 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,405 students
1,814 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,482 students
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
10%
8%
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
9%
10%
% Hawaiian
43%
46%
% Two or more races
16%
11%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.73
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
28%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3984%
0.3575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,500
$36,400
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 13% 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 102% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,862
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,052
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
47%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,004
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (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
Fall 2024 - Last Day Chng Aud/Cr/Wdraw
November 15, 2024 (Friday)
Winter 2025 - Last Day to Withdraw 100%
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
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)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to North Seattle College is Pima Medical Institute-Seattle (0.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle
Private for-profit
9709 Third Ave NE Suite 400
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 322-6100
Seattle, WA 98115
(206) 322-6100
0.4 miles
| 553 students
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
3.4 miles
| 4,843 students
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Private not-for-profit
305 Harrison St Ste 405
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 428-6350
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 428-6350
5.7 miles
| 89 students
Seattle Central College
Public
1701 Broadway Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 934-3800
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 934-3800
6.0 miles
| 4,698 students
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