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Olympic College can be found in Bremerton, Washington (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Olympic College.
The most common majors at the school are in engineering technician and liberal arts.
Olympic College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 6,844 students were enrolled in Olympic College. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"We serve and enrich all our communities by providing quality education and training for all who seek to improve their lives through learning."
More complete details are provided below.
Olympic College
1600 Chester Ave
Bremerton, WA 98337-1699
General Phone: (360) 792-6050
Admissions Phone: (360) 475-7200
Financial Aid Phone: (360) 475-7160
http://www.olympic.edu
Olympic College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 577 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 308 | industrial tech, CAD and design, drafting, electronics tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 167 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 73 | computer networking, computer support, webmastering, computer programming, computer security |
| Production Trades | 53 | welding |
| Business And Management | 53 | business management, accounting technology, call center operation |
| Office And Administration | 36 | administrative assistant |
| Mechanics And Repair | 28 | marine mechanic, automobile mechanics |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | early childhood education |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 25 | medical assistant |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 21 | fire-fighting, fire services administration, criminal justice and police |
| Media | 9 | animation and special effects |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | medical receptionist |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 6 | chef training |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 6 | aesthetician and skin care, cosmetology |
| Science | 3 | physical sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | youth services |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Olympic College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 942 | 24 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 357 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 105 | 14 |
In 2005, Olympic College had a total enrollment of 6,844 students (4,547 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 8% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bremerton, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (360) 475-7200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,451 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,807 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
Financial Aid:
Olympic College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 378400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (360) 475-7160
Olympic College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 43 | 38 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 9 |
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 | 51 | $49,227 | 46 | $47,343 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 51 | $49,227 | 46 | $47,343 |
*: 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 | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | 19 | 35 |
| Baseball | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Basketball | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 1 | 14 | 15 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Youth Services/Administration
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Olympic College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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Engineering Technician
Liberal Arts
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