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Edmonds Community College, founded in 1967, is a community college located in the urban area of Seattle. The university is spread over 50 acres and enrolls more than 15,000 students annually. The college has more than 320 part-time and over 140 full time teachers. This accredited university offers associates degree programs in several areas such as:
Edmonds Community College's mascot is the Triton, and the university’s athletic facilities include the Seaview Gymnasium and Tritons Baseball Complex. The university's alumni consists of notable personalities like Catherine French, Chad Lewis and Melody Tucker.
Lynnwood, WA is home to Edmonds Community College. Lynnwood is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Edmonds Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in law, landscaping and horticulture, and liberal arts.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Edmonds Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 8,435 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Edmonds Community College are 40 years old or older.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Edmonds Community College is a leader in providing quality opportunities for learning and service, responding to the dynamic needs of our diverse community."
More complete details are provided below.
Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036-5912
General Phone: (425) 640-1459
http://www.edcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 524 | liberal arts and sciences, English language and literature |
| Business and Management | 171 | business management, accounting technology, human resources, marketing, entrepreneurship, international business, electronic commerce |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 116 | web design, computer networking, computer security, webmastering, data processing tech, database administration, computer programming, computer support, ... |
| Law | 102 | legal assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 99 | engineering technology, electronics tech, computer systems tech, robotics tech |
| Office and Administration | 95 | data entry, general office occupations, office management, administrative assistant |
| Medical Support and Technology | 55 | medical lab assistant, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, electrocardiograph tech |
| Construction Trades | 43 | construction trades, building inspector |
| Medical Administration | 38 | medical receptionist, medical records tech, medical secretary |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 35 | applied horticulture, landscaping, plant nursery |
| Science | 31 | physical sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 31 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, health aides |
| Hospitality | 27 | travel services, hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 24 | construction management |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 22 | chef training |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Education and Teaching | 18 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Media | 11 | printing equipment operation, audiovisual tech |
| Medicine | 7 | health professions |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | vocational counseling |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | commercial photography |
| Production Trades | 1 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Edmonds Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 789 | 31 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 581 | 42 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 106 | 17 |
In 2007-2008, Edmonds Community College had a total enrollment of 8,435 students (5,825 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Edmonds Community College offers campus housing for 59 of its 5,825 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lynnwood, 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 | $ 2,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,174 |
| Room and board | $ 4,500 |
| Room charge | $ 4,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 908 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,941 |
Financial Aid:
Edmonds Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 500100)
Edmonds Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 57 | $56,447 | 69 | $57,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $56,447 | 69 | $57,000 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34 | 22 | 56 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Basketball | 11 | 4 | 15 |
| Track | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 17 | 22 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
Construction Trades, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Robotics Technology/Technician
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Edmonds Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in hospitality (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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