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Seattle Central College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
On-time graduation rate 35%

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

One of the notable aspects of Seattle Central 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.

Seattle Central 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at SCCC is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Washington is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at SCCC is reported to be 35%, 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

$4,670

Cost of attendance at Seattle Central 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

$4,670

Cost of attendance at Seattle Central 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, 60 of freshman students at Seattle Central College received on average $7,342 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.

$7,342
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 94 41% $5,072 $476,812
Other Federal Grant 117 51% $4,821 $564,035
State Grant/Scholarships 115 50% $3,408 $391,952
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 32 14% $1,789 $57,246
Total Grant & Scholarships 138 60% $7,342 $1,013,233

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Seattle Central 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 Seattle Central College students is 34.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.2%.

34.9%

  • asian 43.9% 18 students
  • African American 46.3% 19 students
  • white 28.6% 22 students
  • unknown 25.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 39.3% 11 students
  • Mixed Race 19.4% 6 students

Service Offerings

Seattle Central College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Seattle Central 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
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training