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Cascadia Community College, also referred to as just Cascadia, was founded in 2000. It has a sprawling campus occupying 128 acres of land in Bothell, Washington. Cascadia Community's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 students every year.
Cascadia Community College offers associate’s degrees in business, science, applied science, pre-nursing, and integrated studies. Students can also opt for the short-term professional technical certificate programs. Besides, distance learning courses are also available.
The college has a special sports program which offers the opportunity to engage in various club sports. In addition, students are involved with on-campus clubs and organizations such as the Anime Club, Cinema Club, Creative Arts Club, Dance Driven, International Club, Mountain Sports Club, Phi Theta Kappa, and Women in Technology.
The campus of Cascadia is in Bothell, WA, 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 has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Cascadia is known for its programs in liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
Cascadia has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 2,093 students enrolled (1,540 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
http://www.cascadia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 192 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 37 | business |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer networking, webmastering, computer support, computer programming |
| Office and Administration | 4 | general office occupations, office management |
| Science | 4 | physical sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | phlebotomy |
Number of programs and degrees for Cascadia in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 237 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 9 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Cascadia had a total enrollment of 2,093 students (1,540 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 6% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 17% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,775 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,951 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Cascadia participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3483500)
Cascadia has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 16 | $57,941 | 18 | $53,066 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 16 | $57,941 | 18 | $53,066 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
(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 4% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
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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