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Edmonds Community College

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, 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.

Areas of Study

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

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 8,435 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). 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.

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.

Contacting Edmonds Community College

Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036-5912
General Phone: (425) 640-1459
http://www.edcc.edu

Edmonds Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts524liberal arts and sciences, English language and literature
Business and Management171business management, accounting technology, human resources, marketing, entrepreneurship, international business, electronic commerce
Computer Science and Engineering116web design, computer networking, computer security, webmastering, data processing tech, database administration, computer programming, computer support, ...
Law102legal assistant
Engineering Technician99engineering technology, electronics tech, computer systems tech, robotics tech
Office and Administration95data entry, general office occupations, office management, administrative assistant
Medical Support and Technology55medical lab assistant, pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, electrocardiograph tech
Construction Trades43construction trades, building inspector
Medical Administration38medical receptionist, medical records tech, medical secretary
Landscaping and Horticulture35applied horticulture, landscaping, plant nursery
Science31physical sciences
Nursing and Emergency Medicine31nursing assistant, registered nursing, health aides
Hospitality27travel services, hospitality management, tourism and travel
Real Estate and Construction Management24construction management
Cooking and Culinary Arts22chef training
Therapy and Counseling20mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling
Education and Teaching18early childhood education, elementary school teaching
Media11printing equipment operation, audiovisual tech
Medicine7health professions
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy5vocational counseling
Photography and Commercial Art1commercial photography
Production Trades1welding

Number of programs and degrees for Edmonds Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree78931
Award of less than 1 academic year58142
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years10617

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Edmonds Community College had a total enrollment of 8,435 students (5,825 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White56%
Black4%
Hispanic6%
Asian10%
American Indian2%
Unknown16%
(Foreign Students)6%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1811%
18-1919%
20-2113%
22-2411%
25-2911%
30-349%
35-397%
40-4911%
50-646%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
Washington99%

Edmonds Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time37 %

Edmonds Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Edmonds Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Edmonds Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*1*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year57$56,44769$57,000
All faculty totalacademic year57$56,44769$57,000

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

Edmonds Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total342256
Baseball18018
Basketball11415
Track011
All Other Sports51722

Edmonds Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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

SCIENCE
Physical Sciences

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

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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 9%Edmonds Community College Number of students
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Edmonds Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Edmonds Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in law
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Edmonds Community College % of degrees in law
% of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Edmonds Community College % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Edmonds Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Edmonds Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Edmonds Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in hospitality
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Edmonds Community College % of degrees in hospitality
% students 40 years or older
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Edmonds Community College % students 40 years or older
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 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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