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Seattle Community College’s central campus, also known as Seattle Central Community College, is located in Seattle, Washington. It is one of the 3 colleges under the Seattle Community College District. In 1902, SCC opened as the Broadway High School. In 1946, it was renamed the Edison Technical School. After it began offering college-level courses in 1966, it was named the Seattle Community College. The North Seattle Community College and the South Seattle Community College began functioning in 1970, when the Seattle Community College was given its present name.
The central campus of Seattle Community College offers one and two year degree certificate programs, continuing education programs and college transfer courses in various areas of study. The college also has programs specifically designed for women. The Women in Science and Engineering club and the Women In Society club are student organizations that offer information, guidance and support to its female students.
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Campus Location1701 Broadway Avenue
Seattle, WA 98122
USA
Main Tel: (206) 587-3800
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Seattle Community College-Central Campus HighlightsWhere Seattle Community College-Central Campus stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts, cooking and culinary arts, media, and photography and commercial art.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 849 | 24 | | 1-2 year certificate | 67 | 10 | | 2-4 year degree | 24 | 4 |
Seattle Central StudentsThe student enrollment at Seattle Central was 6,810 in 2007 (4,624 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,894 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,102 | | Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid: Seattle Central participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 104 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 19 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 26 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (31 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (24 awarded) COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (66 awarded) - Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN (25 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (570 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
MEDIA (30 awarded) - Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (55 awarded) - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (25 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (30 awarded) - Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
PRODUCTION TRADES (9 awarded) - Cabinetmaking and Millwork/Millwright
SCIENCE (28 awarded) SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (4 awarded) - Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (34 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION (6 awarded) - Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
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