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The campus of Cascadia is in Bothell, Washington, which is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Cascadia include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Cascadia an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Cascadia had 1,944 students enrolled (1,302 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Cascadia is a community college whose caring culture supports creative, comprehensive, culturally rich, technologically advanced and learner-centered education that is environmentally sensitive, globally aware, and seamlessly linked with the community, area enterprise and other educational institutions."
More complete details are provided below.
Cascadia Community College
18345 Campus Way NE
Bothell, WA 98011-8205
General Phone: (425) 352-8000
Admissions Phone: (425) 352-8860
Financial Aid Phone: (425) 352-8861
http://www.cascadia.ctc.edu
Cascadia awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 240 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | computer networking, computer programming, webmastering, computer support, web design, computer graphics |
| Science | 7 | physical sciences |
| Office And Administration | 2 | data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Cascadia in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 261 | 5 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 9 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 3 |
In 2005, Cascadia had a total enrollment of 1,944 students (1,302 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 35 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bothell, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (425) 352-8860
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,674 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
Cascadia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3483500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (425) 352-8861
Cascadia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 12 | $47,621 | 9 | $46,073 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $47,621 | 9 | $46,073 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Cascadia Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study Tenure system for quality teaching
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