Seattle Central College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 3,879 students.
About This School
Seattle Central College is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington with approximately 3,879 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,329 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $37,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Seattle Central College is a public college in Seattle, Washington, United States. With North Seattle College and South Seattle College, it is one of the three colleges that comprise the Seattle Colleges District. The college has a substantial international student population served by the International Education Programs division as well as many immigrant and refugee students taking ESL courses through the Basic and Transitional Studies division. Seattle Central College also encompasses the Wood Construction Center and Seattle Maritime Academy, which are on separate campuses.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $6,329/year after aid and only $8,943 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable paths to a degree in Seattle. The concern is the 31% graduation rate — most students who start don't finish — so be honest with yourself about what support systems and personal commitment you'd bring. Worth considering if you have a clear program goal, a plan to stay enrolled, and need to keep costs low while staying in the city.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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