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Edmonds Community College, Washington

Edmonds Community College

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:

  • Aerospace Manufacturing
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Family Support Studies
  • Materials Science
  • Occupational Safety and Health

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.

Overview of Edmonds Community College

Lynnwood, Washington 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.

Areas of Study

Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in law and landscaping and horticulture.

Edmonds Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

Edmonds Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school has 7,581 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at Edmonds Community College are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Edmonds Community College

Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98037-5912
General Phone: (425) 640-1459
Admissions Phone: (425) 640-1458
Financial Aid Phone: (425) 640-1457
http://www.edcc.edu

Edmonds Community College Programs and Degrees (2005)

Edmonds Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts520liberal arts and sciences
Law146legal assistant, legal secretary
Business And Management141business management, human resources, accounting technology, fashion merchandising, entrepreneurship, marketing, electronic commerce, international business, ...
Computer Science And Engineering122computer networking, data processing tech, database administration, computer programming, web design, computer security, computer product certification, computer support, ...
Engineering Technician67construction engineering tech, electronics tech, computer systems tech, engineering technology
Office And Administration66data entry, administrative assistant, office management
Medical Support And Technology59pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, electrocardiograph tech, medical lab assistant
Landscaping And Horticulture42landscaping, applied horticulture, plant nursery
Science37physical sciences
Therapy And Counseling23mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling
Nursing And Emergency Medicine22nursing assistant, health aides
Education And Teaching22early childhood education
Medicine21health professions
Medical Adminstration17medical secretary, medical records tech, medical receptionist
Media16audiovisual tech, desktop publishing and imaging
Cooking And Culinary Arts15chef training
Construction Trades14building inspector
Hospitality12travel services
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy8vocational counseling
Security And Law Enforcement4fire services administration
Science And Laboratory Technician1chemical tech

Number of programs and degrees for Edmonds Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree86534
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years37933
Award of less than 1 academic year13121

Student Body

In 2005, Edmonds Community College had a total enrollment of 7,581 students (4,802 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White67%
Black4%
Hispanic4%
Asian10%
American Indian2%
Other Races9%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 188%
18-1921%
20-2113%
22-2411%
25-2910%
30-349%
35-398%
40-4912%
50-646%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Washington99%

Edmonds Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time40 %

Edmonds Community College Room and Board (2005)

Edmonds Community College offers campus housing for 47 of its 4,802 (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.

Edmonds Community College Faculty

Edmonds Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured4748
Non-tenured, but on tenure track518
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1113

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year60$50,02876$48,804
All faculty totalacademic year60$50,02876$48,804

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankshort term2*0*
All faculty totalshort term2*0*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Edmonds Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total01111
All Other Sports01111

Edmonds Community College Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Fashion Merchandising
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
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
System Administration/Administrator
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General

HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Nursery Operations and Management

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
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

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision

SCIENCE
Physical Sciences

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Services Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Edmonds Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Edmonds Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Edmonds Community College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Edmonds Community College Number of students
% of degrees in law
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 12%Edmonds Community College % of degrees in law
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Edmonds Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Edmonds Community College % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Edmonds Community College % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Edmonds Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Edmonds Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Edmonds Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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 placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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