- South Seattle Community College is a constantly evolving educational community dedicated to providing quality learning experiences which prepare students to meet their goals for life and work.
School Highlights
South Seattle College serves 5,210 students (32% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 5,210 students
- In-state tuition: $3,824
- Out-state tuition: $9,014
- Student-teacher ratio: 35:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 150 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
South Seattle College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Year Founded
1969
Total Faculty
150 staff
156 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
18
Student Body
The student population of South Seattle College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 35:1 has increased from 19:1 over five years.
The South Seattle College diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,210 students
3,791 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
35:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
1,689 students
1,835 students
# Part-Time Students
3,521 students
1,956 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
337 students
324 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,689 students
1,835 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,521 students
1,956 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
150 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
9%
% Hispanic
13%
19%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
34%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
25%
14%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2007)
20%
27%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
34%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,300
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,824 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 $9,014 is more than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has grown by 86% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,824
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,014
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
70%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,250
$11,417
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$6,333
Acceptance Rate
n/a
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Located on an 87-acre hilltop overlooking Eliott Bay, South Seattle Community College offers a panoramic view of the city skyline and surrounding mountains. This unique setting serves as a portal of opportunity for students with diverse needs to prepare to meet their educational and career goals. SCC provides opportunities to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree program, to train for rewarding careers in an abundance of professional/technical programs, update job skills or change careers, complete high school and improve basic skills. South Seattle Community College, located in a residential West Seattle neighborhood, offers many unique college transfer and workforce programs and is distinguished by the breadth of partnerships that support programs such as aviation, culinary arts, health care, horticulture, the construction trades and winemaking. South also is known for its lively multicultural and multi-ethnic student body. The Seattle Community Colleges and the Seattle Vocational Institute are public, state-supported institutions accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does South Seattle College cost?
South Seattle College's tuition is approximately $3,824 for In-State students and $9,014 for Out-State students.
In what neighborhood is South Seattle College located?
South Seattle College is located in the West Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
School Calendar
View the South Seattle College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring 2026-Last Day to Change Audit/Credit Status/(Instr Permission) Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund)
May 29, 2026 (Friday)
Summer 2026 - Last Day to Withdraw With 100% Refund
July 10, 2026 (Friday)
Summer 2026-Last Day to Withdraw With 50% Refund
July 16, 2026 (Thursday)
Summer 2026 - Last Day to Add/Register/Withdraw w/o 'W'
July 16, 2026 (Thursday)
Summer 2026-Last Day to Change Audit/Credit Status/(Instr Permission) Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund)
August 14, 2026 (Friday)
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