South Seattle College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 1,616 students.
About This School
South Seattle College is a public institution located in Seattle, Washington with approximately 1,616 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,004 per year. The graduation rate is 31%, and the typical graduate earns $43,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
South Seattle College is a public community college in the Seattle neighborhoods of West Seattle and Georgetown. Founded in 1970, it is one of three colleges which make up the Seattle Colleges District. The Seattle Community Colleges District Board of Trustees voted unanimously in March 2014 to change the name of the District to Seattle Colleges and to change the names of the colleges to Seattle Central College, North Seattle College, and South Seattle College. It is home to the South Seattle College Arboretum and incorporates the Georgetown Campus near Boeing Field.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $6,802/year net cost and only $5,478 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the most affordable paths to a credential in the Seattle area, which matters. The concern is the 26% graduation rate — most students who start here don't finish, so it's worth asking yourself honestly what support systems you'll need to be the exception. If you're pursuing a specific vocational or workforce program and have a clear plan, this can be a smart, low-risk investment; if you're undecided and need structure, it may be a harder environment to stay on track.
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Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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 (1,616 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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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.
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