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School Highlights
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle serves 553 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 94% of the student body (majority Black and American), which is more than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 553 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
68 staff
353 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
28
Student Body
The student population of Pima Medical Institute-Seattle has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pima Medical Institute-Seattle diversity score of 0.67 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
553 students
3,720 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
553 students
1,814 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,906 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
808 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
553 students
1,814 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
12%
8%
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
20%
15%
% White
6%
10%
% Hawaiian
52%
46%
% Two or more races
2%
11%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.73
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6947%
0.6947%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,718
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Pima Medical Institute-Seattle often compared to?
Pima Medical Institute-Seattleis often viewed alongside schools like Seattle Central College by visitors of our site.
What is Pima Medical Institute-Seattle's ranking?
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
In what neighborhood is Pima Medical Institute-Seattle located?
Pima Medical Institute-Seattle is located in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Pima Medical Institute-Seattle is North Seattle College (0.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
North Seattle College
Public
9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 934-3600
Seattle, WA 98103
(206) 934-3600
0.4 miles
| 4,887 students
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
Shoreline, WA 98133
(206) 546-4101
3.7 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
5.5 miles
| 89 students
Seattle Central College
Public
1701 Broadway Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 934-3800
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 934-3800
5.7 miles
| 4,698 students
11605 132nd Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
Kirkland, WA 98034
(425) 739-8100
7.5 miles
| 3,240 students
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