- Shoreline Community College demonstrates dedication to student success by providing rich opportunities to learn, excellence in teaching and comprehensive support services, in close collaboration with its diverse community. Shoreline serves the community's lifelong educational and cultural needs. The mission of community colleges in this state has always been to provide access to higher education to students such as these and to offer them the chance to build skills to take them to higher wage levels.
School Highlights
Shoreline Community College serves 6,830 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is same as the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 6,830 students
- In-state tuition: $3,963
- Out-state tuition: $6,611
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 63%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Shoreline Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 448 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Shoreline Community College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
448 staff
353 staff
Student Body
The student population of Shoreline Community College has grown by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Shoreline Community College diversity score of 0.82 is more than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,830 students
4,711 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,753 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
4,077 students
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
683 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,753 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,077 students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
249 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
14%
10%
% Hispanic
11%
17%
% Black
8%
7%
% White
37%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
% Non Resident races
12%
3%
% Unknown races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.82
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2939%
0.5723%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3584%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$43,700
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,963 is less than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,611 is less than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,963
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,611
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
48%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,192
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Established in 1964, Shoreline operates under the regulations of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and is governed by the Board of Trustees of Shoreline Community College, District Number Seven. Located 10 miles north of downtown Seattle , Shoreline is one of the most strikingly beautiful college campuses in Washington. Nestled among native evergreens, the campus is a brilliant sea of colors during spring, summer and fall, when many flowering plants are in bloom. The scenic surrounding area is nationally known for its recreational and cultural opportunities, which richly complement academic life. Twenty-six buildings constitute the 83-acre campus. These include an award-winning automotive training center, a visual arts building, computer centers, laboratories, a student center, a theater, a well-equipped gymnasium that includes an exercise room and racquetball courts, a child care center, a sophisticated multimedia center and the Ray W. Howard Library/Technology Center. Shoreline Community College's professional/technical training is designed to place students in the workplace upon completion of each program. More than 50 career training programs are offered. Students can earn an Applied Associate in Arts and Sciences (AAAS) degree, or a Certificate of Proficiency, or a Certificate of Completion. Shoreline Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shoreline Community College cost?
Shoreline Community College's tuition is approximately $3,963 for In-State students and $6,611 for Out-State students.
What is Shoreline Community College's ranking?
Shoreline Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is Shoreline Community College located?
Shoreline Community College is located in the Highland Terrace neighborhood of Shoreline, WA.
School Calendar
View the Shoreline Community College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of Classes / Instruction
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for 100% Refund
April 08, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day to Add a Class
April 08, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day to Withdraw from Classes Without Receiving “W” Grade
April 15, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day for 50% Refund
April 22, 2025 (Tuesday)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Shoreline Community College is North Seattle College (3.4 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
3.4 miles
| 7,707 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
3.7 miles
| 672 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
8.8 miles
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