- 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 4,893 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Asian and American), which is more than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,893 students
- In-state tuition: $3,824
- Out-state tuition: $9,014
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
South Seattle College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 326 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
South 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
326 staff
353 staff
Student Body
The student population of South Seattle College has declined by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five years.
The South Seattle College diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,893 students
3,720 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,299 students
1,814 students
# Part-Time Students
3,594 students
1,906 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
407 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,299 students
1,814 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,594 students
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
9%
8%
% Asian
9%
5%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
8%
10%
% Hawaiian
38%
46%
% Two or more races
22%
11%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.78
0.73
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)
0.2957%
0.3575%
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 18% 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 91% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,824
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,014
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
48%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,250
$11,417
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,000
$6,267
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (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.
What is South Seattle College's ranking?
South Seattle College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Diversity in US community colleges.
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
Fall 2024-Last Day to Change Audit/Credit Status/(Instr Permission) Last Day to Withdraw (No Refund)
November 15, 2024 (Friday)
Winter 2025 - Last day to withdraw with 100% refund
January 10, 2025 (Friday)
Winter 2025-Last Day to Add/Register/Withdraw
January 17, 2025 (Friday)
Winter 2025-Last Day to Withdraw With 50% Refund
January 25, 2025 (Saturday)
Winter 2025-Last day to change audit/credit status/(instr permission) Last day to withdraw (no refund)
February 28, 2025 (Friday)
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