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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, 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.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in law and landscaping and horticulture.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
Edmonds Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
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.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 520 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Law | 146 | legal assistant, legal secretary |
| Business And Management | 141 | business management, human resources, accounting technology, fashion merchandising, entrepreneurship, marketing, electronic commerce, international business, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 122 | computer networking, data processing tech, database administration, computer programming, web design, computer security, computer product certification, computer support, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 67 | construction engineering tech, electronics tech, computer systems tech, engineering technology |
| Office And Administration | 66 | data entry, administrative assistant, office management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 59 | pharmacy tech, phlebotomy, electrocardiograph tech, medical lab assistant |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 42 | landscaping, applied horticulture, plant nursery |
| Science | 37 | physical sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 22 | nursing assistant, health aides |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | early childhood education |
| Medicine | 21 | health professions |
| Medical Adminstration | 17 | medical secretary, medical records tech, medical receptionist |
| Media | 16 | audiovisual tech, desktop publishing and imaging |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 15 | chef training |
| Construction Trades | 14 | building inspector |
| Hospitality | 12 | travel services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 8 | vocational counseling |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | fire services administration |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Edmonds Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 865 | 34 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 379 | 33 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 131 | 21 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 10% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (425) 640-1458
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,436 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,610 |
| Room and board | $ 4,500 |
| Room charge | $ 4,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,560 |
Financial Aid:
Edmonds Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 500100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (425) 640-1457
Edmonds Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 47 | 48 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 18 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 11 | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 60 | $50,028 | 76 | $48,804 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $50,028 | 76 | $48,804 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 11 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 11 | 11 |
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 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
(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 10% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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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