Seattle Central College

www.seattlecentral.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,458

2023 Average Net Price

$8,093

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,210

55.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

31.4%

87 Graduates

About

Seattle Central College is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Seattle Central College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (318 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (134 degrees), and Physical Sciences (66 degrees).

In 2023, 1,139 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Seattle Central College. 57.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (308 degrees), 1.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (224 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Seattle Central College is $4,458, which is $−7,733 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Seattle Central College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 344 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Seattle Central College is $4,458, which is $7,734 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,093.

In 2023, 60% of undergraduate students attending Seattle Central College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,458

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Seattle Central College was $4,458. The cost of tuition at Seattle Central College is $−7,734 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Seattle Central College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,093

2023 Value

1.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Seattle Central College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,093. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Seattle Central College grew by 1.19%.

This chart compares the average net price of Seattle Central College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,321

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Seattle Central College was of $12,321 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 16.6% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.05% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Seattle Central College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at Seattle Central College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 42.9% with respect to 2022, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Seattle Central College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Seattle Central College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 344 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Seattle Central College had a total enrollment of 5,210 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Seattle Central College is 2,876 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,334. This means that 55.2% of students enrolled at Seattle Central College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Seattle Central College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 24.2% White, 17.5% Asian, 15.5% Black or African American, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.29% Two or More Races, 0.345% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.23% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Seattle Central College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (12.6%), followed by Asian Female (10.4%) and White Male (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

55.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Seattle Central College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,210 students. The full-time enrollment at Seattle Central College is 2,876 and the part-time enrollment is 2,334. This means that 55.2% of students enrolled at Seattle Central College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Seattle Central College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,261 enrolled students
Asian
913 enrolled students
Black or African American
809 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Seattle Central College is 24.2% White, 17.5% Asian, 15.5% Black or African American, 12.3% Hispanic or Latino, 7.29% Two or More Races, 0.345% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.23% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 595 students (11.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 175 more women than men received degrees from Seattle Central College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Seattle Central College is white (308 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (224 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Seattle Central College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (318 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (134 degrees) and Physical Sciences (66 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Seattle Central College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (66 degrees awarded), Construction (62 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (318 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle Central College are Other managers (179,861 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (150,656 people), Postsecondary teachers (140,210 people), Graphic designers (96,028 people), and Secondary school teachers (91,324 people).

The most specialized majors at Seattle Central College in 2023 are Physical Sciences (66 degrees awarded), Construction (62 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (318 degrees), Transportation (20 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (63 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle Central College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Seattle Central College are Physical Sciences (66 degrees awarded), Construction (62 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (318 degrees), Transportation (20 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (63 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Seattle Central College are Computer Systems Design (609,214 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (237,952 people), Elementary & secondary schools (219,292 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (142,327 people), and Construction (137,225 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Seattle Central College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
318 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
134 degrees awarded
Physical Sciences
66 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Seattle Central College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 318 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Seattle Central College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

482

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

657

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 482 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Central College, which is 0.734 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (657).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Seattle Central College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 126 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Central College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.656 times less than the 192 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 192 degrees were awarded to men at Seattle Central College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.52 times more than the 126 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Seattle Central College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.75% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
308 degrees awarded
Asian
224 degrees awarded
Black or African American
206 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Seattle Central College is white (308 degrees awarded). There were 1.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (224 degrees).

4.48% of degree recipients (51 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
189 degrees awarded
Asian Female
152 degrees awarded
White Male
119 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Seattle Central College is white female (189 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (152 degrees).

Operations

Seattle Central College has an endowment valued at nearly $8.17M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 717k (8.78%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Seattle Central College had a total salary expenditure of 87M. Seattle Central College employs 127 No academic ranks. Most academics at Seattle Central College are Female No academic rank (71), and Male No academic rank (56).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seattle Central College are: Management, with 140 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 123 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees.

Endowment

$8.17M

2023 Endowment

2.38%

growth from 2022

Seattle Central College has an endowment valued at about $8.17M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Seattle Central College grew 2.38% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.85M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Seattle Central College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$2.21M - Federal
$1.96M - State
$9.58M - Local

As of 2023, Seattle Central College received $2.21M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $1.96M from state grants and contracts, and $9.58M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$44.7M

2023 Salaries

2.55%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Seattle Central College paid a median of $44.7M in salaries, which represents 51.4% of their overall expenditure ($87M) and a 2.55% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.815% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$12.2M

Instructional Salaries

127

Number of Employees

In 2023, Seattle Central College paid a total of $12.2M to 127 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

127 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

140 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Seattle Central College was No academic rank with 127 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Seattle Central College were Management with 140 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 123 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 42 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Seattle Central College was Female No academic rank with 71 employees, and Male No academic rank with 56 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Seattle Central College.

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