Seattle Community College-North Campus
Location and Contact Information
9600 College Way NorthSeattle, WA 98103-3599
USA
Main Tel: (206) 527-3600
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
North Seattle Community College is a two-year, co-educational, community college located in Seattle, Washington. It was established in 1970. Apart from the physical campus, the college also offers online courses. The college grants admission to more than 16,000 students every year.
NSCC boasts of being home to the Watch Technology Institute, which offers the only two-year program in the art of Swiss watchmaking and repair in the western region of the United States of America.
NSCC sponsors men's and women's basketball teams. The college also has provisions for several intramural and club sports. A fully-equipped modern gymnasium provides athletes with all the facilities they need.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in business and management, real estate and construction management, and nursing and emergency medicine.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Racially diverse student body.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,029 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,257 |
| Books and supplies | $ 972 |
Financial Aid
North Seattle Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 42% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 41% | $4,627 |
| Institutional Grant | 9% | $776 |
| Federal Grant | 34% | $3,664 |
| Pell Grant | 34% | $3,312 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $2,409 |
| State or Local Grant | 31% | $1,910 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 2% | $2,833 |
| Federal Loan | 2% | $2,833 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Seattle Community College-North Campus:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Merritt College | Oakland, CA | 7,330 |
| 2 | West Los Angeles College | Culver City, CA | 13,022 |
| 3 | San Jose City College | San Jose, CA | 11,707 |
| 4 | Cuyamaca College | El Cajon, CA | 7,706 |
| 5 | Los Angeles Southwest College | Los Angeles, CA | 7,790 |
| 6 | Cedar Valley College | Lancaster, TX | 5,223 |
| 7 | Edmonds Community College | Lynnwood, WA | 8,989 |
| 8 | Colorado Mountain College | Glenwood Springs, CO | 5,092 |
| 9 | Contra Costa College | San Pablo, CA | 7,580 |
| 10 | East Los Angeles College | Monterey Park, CA | 34,065 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 506 | 20 |
| < 1 year certificate | 498 | 13 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 98 | 11 |
| 2-4 year degree | 2 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 55 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 9 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 26 |
Students
Student enrollment was 6,243 in 2009-2010 (4,036 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 36% of the student body. About 19% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
- Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Biomedical Technology/Technician
- Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
LAW
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDIA
- Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
- Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- Real Estate
SCIENCE
- Physical Sciences