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Olympic College was founded in 1946 as Olympic Junior College. The principal campus of OC is in Bremerton, Washington. Aside from its main campus, Olympic College has two satellite campuses in Poulsbo and Shelton, Washington. The college offers a number of academic degrees and certificate programs. It is organized into separate departments, like business management, accounting, computer information systems, human services, medical assisting and criminal justice.
The International Student Club, American Sign Language and Deaf Culture Club, Engineers without Borders, Campus Crusade for Christ, Phi Theta Kappa, Black Student Union, Veterans Photography Club, Environmental Corps and Each One, Teach One Hip Hop Club are some of the clubs designed to keep students active on campus.
Olympic College is a member of the NWAACC. Its sports teams are called the Rangers and participate in a number of sports like volleyball, golf, basketball, men’s and women’s soccer and softball.
Olympic College can be found in Bremerton, WA (a small city). The school is a public institution. The Bachelor'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 2007-2008, 6,623 students were enrolled in Olympic College. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
Bargain hunters might want to look at Olympic College, which charges less than many schools of its type.
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
http://www.olympic.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 568 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 235 | industrial tech, CAD and design, drafting, electronics tech |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 164 | registered nursing, nursing assistant, licensed practical nurse |
| Production Trades | 87 | welding, precision metal working |
| Business and Management | 80 | business management, accounting technology, call center operation, marketing studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 54 | fire-fighting, fire services administration, criminal justice and police |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 50 | chef training |
| Medical Support and Technology | 45 | phlebotomy, medical assistant |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 36 | computer programming, computer support, webmastering, computer networking |
| Mechanics and Repair | 27 | automobile mechanics, marine mechanic |
| Office and Administration | 26 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 22 | animation and special effects |
| Education and Teaching | 20 | early childhood education |
| Science | 18 | physical sciences |
| Medical Administration | 13 | medical receptionist |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | physical therapist assistant, substance abuse counseling |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 9 | cosmetology, aesthetician and skin care, barber |
| Law | 8 | legal secretary |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | youth services |
Number of programs and degrees for Olympic College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 904 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 480 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 93 | 19 |
In 2007-2008, Olympic College had a total enrollment of 6,623 students (4,840 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 97% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bremerton, 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 | $ 2,678 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,074 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Olympic College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 378400)
Olympic College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 39 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 21 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 3 |
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 | academic year | 57 | $57,273 | 53 | $55,882 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 57 | $57,273 | 53 | $55,882 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 21 | 28 | 49 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Basketball | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 10 | 25 | 35 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Customer Service Support/Call Center/Teleservice Operation
Marketing, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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 ADMINISTRATION
Medical Reception/Receptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
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
Precision Metal Working, Other
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Olympic College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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