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North Seattle Community College is a two-year public college, located in Seattle, Washington. It was established in 1970. The college is a part of the Seattle Community College District and the Washington Community and Technical Colleges system. The campus is spread across an area of over 60 acres. NSCC offers an array of degrees and programs in diverse fields of study. It also offers more than 40 career training programs.
The Polaris is the student newspaper of NSCC. There are also many other students clubs and organizations on campus. The student body of the college has a high percentage of international students.
North Seattle Community College is in a large city, in Seattle, WA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at North Seattle Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include real estate and construction management.
All qualified applicants are admitted as North Seattle Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
North Seattle Community College, in 2007-2008, had 5,856 students (3,659 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Seattle Community College North Campus
9600 College Way North
Seattle, WA 98103-3599
General Phone: (206) 527-3600
http://www.northseattle.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 257 | EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Liberal Arts | 249 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support and Technology | 131 | phlebotomy, medical assistant, pharmacy tech |
| Business and Management | 129 | business, accounting technology, small business operations, customer service management, business management |
| Education and Teaching | 48 | early childhood education |
| Engineering Technician | 36 | electronics tech, biomedical tech, civil drafting, industrial production tech |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 35 | real estate |
| Science | 29 | physical sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 11 | jewelrymaking, industrial electronics tech, communications install and repair |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer networking, data processing tech |
| Medical Administration | 4 | medical records tech, medical transcription |
| Law | 3 | legal secretary |
| Office and Administration | 1 | office management |
| Media | 1 | communications tech |
Number of programs and degrees for North Seattle Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 511 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 335 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 92 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 6 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, North Seattle Community College had a total enrollment of 5,856 students (3,659 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 23% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 13% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 98% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Seattle, 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 | $ 2,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,411 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
North Seattle Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 970400)
North Seattle Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 33 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 4 | 8 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 12 |
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 | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $55,953 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 31 | $54,804 | 50 | $54,123 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $55,103 | 53 | $54,227 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Customer Service Management
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking
MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets North Seattle Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services 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
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