Shoreline Community 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 3,046 students.
About This School
Shoreline Community College is a public institution located in Shoreline, Washington with approximately 3,046 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,585 per year. The graduation rate is 29%, and the typical graduate earns $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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 4% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,046 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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