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Shoreline Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 249
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 29%

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

One of the notable aspects of Shoreline Community 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.

Shoreline Community 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Shoreline Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Shoreline Community College is reported to be 29%, 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 35%.

The student retention rate of 63% at Shoreline Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,166

Cost of attendance at Shoreline Community College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,013

Cost of attendance at Shoreline Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 46 of freshman students at Shoreline Community College received on average $6,222 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.

$6,222
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 76 30% $4,238 $322,101
Other Federal Grant 91 36% $4,648 $422,961
State Grant/Scholarships 84 33% $3,239 $272,087
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 28 11% $1,178 $32,970
Total Grant & Scholarships 117 46% $6,222 $728,018

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Shoreline Community College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Shoreline Community College students is 28.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 33.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.3%.

28.7%

  • asian 44.4% 12 students
  • African American 6.4% 2 students
  • white 32.8% 38 students
  • unknown 47.1% 8 students
  • hispanic 18.6% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 25.0% 10 students

Service Offerings

Shoreline Community 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

Shoreline Community 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

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • 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
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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