Seattle Central College, WA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Baccalaureate and Associate's College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Seattle Central College Rankings
Affordability95
Retention6
Graduation1
Earnings15
Diversity99
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Seattle Central College
6%
Bachelor’s
38%
Associate’s
56%
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing11%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Construction Trades2%
Education3%
Health Professions and Related Programs19%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities43%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies<1%
Personal and Culinary Services4%
Physical Sciences5%
Precision Production1%
Transportation and Materials Moving2%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Seattle Central College
-
Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Seattle Central College
$4K
In-State Tuition
$4K
Out-of-State Tuition
$12K
Average Total Cost
$5K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $4K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $5K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $6K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $9K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $11K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Seattle Central College
6%
Receive Federal Loans
$8K
Median Federal Debt
34%
Repayment Rate
$111
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 75% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 7% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 2% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 2% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $8K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $7K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $8K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $8K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $19K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $13K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 33% | 47% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 34% | 52% | 46% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Seattle Central College
56%
Retention Rate
28%
Transfer Rate
25%
Withdrawal Rate
26%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 6 Years | 26% | 53% | 55% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 21% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 24% | 49% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 38% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 54% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 53% | 45% | 44% |
| Other race | 56% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Seattle Central College
78%
Employment Rate
$27K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$40K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 78% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 75% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 77% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 75% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 75% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $3K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $27K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $40K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $52K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $27K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $30K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $32K | $38K | $35K |
Students
Students at Seattle Central College
2,865
Undergraduates
30%
Full-time Undergrads
28
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 12% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 33% | 55% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 12% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 7% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 65% | 39% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 10% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 3% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 3% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Seattle Central College, WA
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1 miles, S
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