South Seattle College

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,458

2024 Average Net Price

$8,012

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

5,210

32.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

31.4%

71 Graduates

About

South Seattle College is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Seattle College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (202 degrees awarded), General Business (40 degrees), and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (31 degrees).

In 2024, 759 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Seattle College. 31.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 68.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (245 degrees), 1.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (144 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Seattle College is $4,458, which is $−6,137 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at South Seattle College is $4,458, which is $6,137 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,012.

In 2024, 21% of undergraduate students attending South Seattle College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,458

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at South Seattle College was $4,458. The cost of tuition at South Seattle College is $−6,137 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($10,595).

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

Average Net Price

$8,012

2024 Value

6.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 South Seattle College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,012. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of South Seattle College grew by 6.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Seattle 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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

21% of undergraduate students at South Seattle College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5% with respect to 2023, when 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Seattle 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.

Enrollment

South Seattle College had a total enrollment of 5,210 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at South Seattle College is 1,689 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,521. This means that 32.4% of students enrolled at South Seattle College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Seattle College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 30.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.54% Asian, 8.46% Black or African American, 6.33% Two or More Races, 0.384% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.384% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at South Seattle College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (15.7%), followed by Asian Male (11.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Seattle College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,210 students. The full-time enrollment at South Seattle College is 1,689 and the part-time enrollment is 3,521. This means that 32.4% of students enrolled at South Seattle College are enrolled full-time compared with 38.3% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,611 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
722 enrolled students
Asian
497 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Seattle College is 30.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.54% Asian, 8.46% Black or African American, 6.33% Two or More Races, 0.384% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.384% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 35% White, 33.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 11.8% 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, 1,476 students (28.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 283 fewer women than men received degrees from South Seattle College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Seattle College is white (245 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (144 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Seattle College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (202 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (40 degrees) and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (31 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Seattle College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (340 degrees awarded), Precision Production (55 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (202 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 South Seattle College are Other managers (152,852 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (124,210 people), Software developers (105,431 people), Postsecondary teachers (100,120 people), and Physicians (96,167 people).

The most specialized majors at South Seattle College in 2024 are Mechanical Technologies (340 degrees awarded), Precision Production (55 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (202 degrees), Engineering Technologies (34 degrees), and Physical Sciences (16 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 South Seattle College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at South Seattle College are Mechanical Technologies (340 degrees awarded), Precision Production (55 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (202 degrees), Engineering Technologies (34 degrees), and Physical Sciences (16 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Seattle College are Elementary & secondary schools (278,613 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (216,778 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (187,479 people), Computer Systems Design (155,859 people), and Construction (86,900 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2024)

Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
47 degrees awarded
Aircraft Powerplant Technology
17 degrees awarded
Wine Steward & Sommelier
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at South Seattle College was Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at South Seattle College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

521

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

238

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 521 degrees were awarded to men at South Seattle College, which is 2.19 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (238).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 208 degrees were awarded to men at South Seattle College in Automobile Mechanics Technology, which is 9.04 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 120 degrees were awarded to men at South Seattle College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.46 times more than the 82 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
245 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
144 degrees awarded
Asian
135 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Seattle College is white (245 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (144 degrees).

5.4% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
470 degrees awarded
White Male
457 degrees awarded
White Male
402 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Seattle College is white male (470 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (457 degrees).

Operations

South Seattle College has an endowment valued at nearly $31.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.16M (3.7%) compared to the 9.49% average return (1.27M on 13.4M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2024, South Seattle College had a total salary expenditure of 73.7M. South Seattle College employs 54 No academic ranks. Most academics at South Seattle College are Male No academic rank (28), and Female No academic rank (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Seattle College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 53 employees, Management, with 45 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

Endowment

$31.3M

2024 Endowment

15.4%

growth from 2023

South Seattle College has an endowment valued at about $31.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of South Seattle College grew 15.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $17.9M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at South Seattle 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

$3.01M - Federal
$5.8M - State
$14k - Local

As of 2024, South Seattle College received $3.01M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.8M from state grants and contracts, and $14k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$38.3M

2024 Salaries

3.84%

decline from 2023

In 2024, South Seattle College paid a median of $38.3M in salaries, which represents 52% of their overall expenditure ($73.7M) and a 3.84% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 41.3% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.0411% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$5.16M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, South Seattle College paid a total of $5.16M to 54 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $744k (3.92%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Seattle College were Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees, Management with 45 employees, and Service with 31 employees.

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