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South Seattle College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 24 to 1
On-time graduation rate 30%

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

One of the notable aspects of South 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.

South 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 SSCC is reported to be 30%, 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

$4,831

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,831

Cost of attendance at South 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, 48 of freshman students at South Seattle College received on average $7,989 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.

$7,989
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 47 36% $4,553 $213,973
Other Federal Grant 52 40% $5,062 $263,201
State Grant/Scholarships 59 45% $3,313 $195,446
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 28 22% $1,594 $44,639
Total Grant & Scholarships 63 48% $7,989 $503,286

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of South 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 South Seattle College students is 29.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 34.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.9%.

29.6%

  • asian 60.0% 21 students
  • African American 26.7% 8 students
  • white 22.2% 14 students
  • unknown 33.3% 4 students
  • hispanic 23.3% 7 students

Service Offerings

South 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

South 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

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

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