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North Seattle College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
On-time graduation rate 40%

Located in Seattle, Washington, NSCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. NSCC operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of North Seattle College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

North Seattle College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at NSCC is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,799

Cost of attendance at North Seattle College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,799

Cost of attendance at North Seattle College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 46 of freshman students at North Seattle College received on average $7,748 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,748
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 83 28% $5,201 $431,696
Other Federal Grant 102 34% $5,367 $547,419
State Grant/Scholarships 124 41% $3,487 $432,403
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 36 12% $2,698 $97,135
Total Grant & Scholarships 139 46% $7,748 $1,076,957

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North Seattle College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North Seattle College students is 39.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 41.3%.

39.8%

  • asian 41.7% 5 students
  • African American 30.0% 3 students
  • white 46.0% 23 students
  • unknown 58.8% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 40.9% 9 students

Service Offerings

North Seattle College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

North Seattle College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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