School Highlights
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building serves 52 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
353 staff
Student Body
The student population of Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building has grown by 10% over five years.
The Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building diversity score of 0.25 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 316% over five years.
Total Enrollment
52 students
5,207 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
52 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
52 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
n/a
17%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
8%
44%
% Hawaiian
86%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
75%
57%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
36%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
78%
66%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,192
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building's ranking?
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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