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School Overview

General Information

Admission Office

6000 16th Avenue, SW

Seattle, WA 98106-1499

(206) 768-7943

Fax: (206) 764-7947

Contact: Vanessa Reed

Director of Student Outreach, Admissions and Recruitment

Main Address

6000 16th Avenue, SW

Seattle, WA 98106-1499

(206) 764-5300

www.southseattle.edu

Size

Total undergrads: 8,589

Degree-seeking undergrads: 3,667

Setting

Suburban setting

Very large city (over 500,000)

Commuter campus

Degrees offered:
Associate
Bachelor’s

Admissions Information

Application Fee

College has an application fee: No

Online application fee: Free

Admissions Policies/Requirements

COMPASS, ESL COMPASS tests used for placement and counseling.

College Majors

Agriculture & Related Sciences

Greenhouse Management A,C
Horticulture Science A
Horticulture, Ornamental A,C
Landscaping A,C
Plant/Nursery Operations A,C

Architecture & Related Programs

Landscape Architecture A,C

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

Biology A

Business, Management, & Marketing

Accounting A,C
Administrative/Secretarial Services A,C
Business – General A
Hospitality Administration/Management A,B
Information Processing/Data Entry A,C
Office Management A,C
Restaurant/Food Services Management A,C

Computer & Information Sciences

Computer Graphics A,C
Computer Programming – General A,C
Computer/Information Sciences – General A,C
Computer/Systems Security A,C
Information Sciences/Systems A,C
Networking/LAN/WAN Management A,C
System Administration A,C
Web/Multimedia Design A,C
Web/Multimedia Management A,C

Construction Trades

Electrician A,C

Engineering

Engineering – General A
Software Engineering A

Engineering Technologies

CAD/CADD Drafting/Design A,C
Civil Engineering/Technology A
Drafting and Design Technology A,C
Mechanical Engineering Technology A

Health Professions & Clinical Sciences

Nursing – Practical A,C
Nursing Assistance C
Premedicine A
Prenursing A
Prepharmacy A

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Liberal Arts & Sciences A

Mechanic & Repair Technologies

Aircraft Mechanics A,C
Aircraft Powerplant Technology A,C
Auto Body Repair A,C
Automotive Technology A,C
Diesel Mechanics A,C
Heavy Equipment Maintenance A,C

Personal & Culinary Services

Baking/Pastry Arts A,C
Culinary Arts/Chef Training A,C
Culinary Arts/Related Services A,C
Food Prep/Professional Cooking A,C
Food and wine pairing C
Hospitality management B
Restaurant/Catering Management A,C
Wine making C
Wine marketing and sales C

Physical Sciences

Atmospheric Sciences A
Chemistry A

Precision Production Trades

Welding Technology A,C

Transportation & Materials Moving

Air Transportation A,C
Truck/Bus/Commercial Vehicle Operation A,C

Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:

*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.

South Seattle College Highlights

School Information

Phone Number:	(206) 934-5300
Website:	southseattle.edu
Type of School:	4-year, Public
Apply Online:	https://southseattle.edu/steps-enroll/admissions-application
Address:	6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106-1499
Setting:	City: Large
Campus Housing:	No

Students & Programs

Student Population:	6,141
6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's):	%
Student-to-faculty Ratio:	18 to 1
Distance Learning Programs:	Yes
Distance Learning Students*:	5,017 (82% of total students)
Degree Levels Offered:	Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's

* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course

Tuition & Financial Aid*

In-state Tuition:	$4,717
Out-of-state Tuition:	$4,717
% of Students Receiving Financial Aid:	73%
Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded:	$6,457

* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.

South Seattle College Programs

See the degree programs that are offered at South Seattle College.

Degree Name	Cert	Assoc	Bach
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences	5	2
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	9	5	1
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	2	3
Education	1	1	1
Engineering		2
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields	6	2
Health Professions and Related Programs	6	1
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities		1
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians	14	4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	1	1
Natural Resources and Conservation	3		1
Personal and Culinary Services	8	4
Physical Sciences		1
Precision Production	4	2
Transportation and Materials Moving	2
Grand total	61	29	3

* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates

Tuition & Financial Aid

See what it costs to enroll at South Seattle College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.

Undergraduate Student Tuition

Average tuition and fees for academic year:

Tuition and Fees	2019-2020
In-state	$4,717
Out-of-state	$4,717
Books and supplies	$845

Graduate Student Tuition

Average tuition and fees for academic year:

Tuition and Fees	2019-2020
In-state	$0
Out-of-state	$0

Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019

Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid	Number Receiving Aid	% Receiving Aid	Avg. Amt. of Aid
Any student financial aid	164	73%	–
Grant or scholarship aid	132	58%	$6,457
Student loan aid	7	3%	$4,360

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid	Number Receiving Aid	% Receiving Aid	Avg. Amt. of Aid
Grant or scholarship aid	1,160	19%	$4,892
Federal student loans	52	1%	$5,389

Admissions & Enrollment

See the admission requirements for South Seattle College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled South Seattle College students.

Admissions Considerations

	Required	Recommended	Optional
Secondary school GPA
Secondary school rank
Secondary school record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

South Seattle College Enrollment, Fall 2020

Total Enrollment	6,141
Undergraduate enrollment	6,141
Graduate enrollment	0

Undergraduate Attendance

Undergraduate Gender

Undergraduate Age

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

Undergraduate Distance Education

Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education

Graduate Distance Education

Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education

South Seattle College Accreditation

This institution is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Specialized institution accreditations:

*General information for this school has been gathered from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) database, a service provided by the U.S. Department of Education. CollegeAtlas.org does not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.

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