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Shoreline Community College

Shoreline, WA·Public·3,109 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,109 students.

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Accept
3,109
Students
$10,116
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$46,500
Earnings
10 yr
$7,123
Debt

About This School

Shoreline Community College is a public institution located in Shoreline, Washington with approximately 3,109 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,116 per year. Typical graduates earn $46,500 within 10 years of enrollment.

Shoreline Community College, officially Shoreline College, is a public community college in Shoreline, Washington. It is located in a residential area east of Shoreview Park. The college contains over 80 acres and continuously serves 12,000 full- and part-time students. It opened in 1964 and offers Associate's degree and certificate programs as well as one Bachelor's degree program.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path to a career or transfer — at just $10,116/year after aid and a median debt of only $7,123 at graduation, the financial risk here is genuinely low. Graduates earn a median of $46,500 ten years out, which is modest but reasonable given the cost, especially for students using this as a stepping stone to a four-year degree. It's a practical, low-stakes option for budget-conscious students, but if you're aiming for higher-earning fields, make sure your specific program's outcomes justify the time investment.

Founded
1963
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions19%
Business & Marketing11%
Visual & Performing Arts7%
Physical Sciences2%
Computer Science1%
Engineering0%
Education0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Joseph J. Tyson

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,388
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,430
Avg Net Price
$10,116
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants13%
Median debt at graduation$7,123

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,500
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,123
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,123
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$36,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,500
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.5x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White33%
Black8%
Hispanic/Latino13%
Asian13%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,109 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Shoreline Community College

16101 Greenwood Ave N

Shoreline, WA 98133-5696

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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