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South Seattle Community College was founded in 1970. The college is also nicknamed SSCC. It is located in West Seattle, Washington. The college is a part of the Seattle Community College District. It also offers an education center, apart from its main campus.
SSCC offers a number of degree programs and certificate programs. Some of the academic divisions of the college are the engineering and computer science department, the math department and the English department.
SSCC offers many scholarships, including Culinary and Hospitality Management Scholarships, Americorps Scholarship and Grants, Coca-Cola Two-Year College Scholarship, AWS International Scholarship and Minority Student Scholarships.
South Seattle Community College is in Seattle, WA. Seattle is a large city. The school is a public institution. South Seattle Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include liberal arts and cooking and culinary arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 6,664 students study at South Seattle Community College (in 2007-2008). Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older. South Seattle Community College is essentially a male school.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
Seattle Community College South Campus
6000 16th Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98106-1499
General Phone: (206) 764-5300
http://southseattle.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 219 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business and Management | 109 | business and related services, business, accounting technology, operations management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 94 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 53 | chef training, pastry, restaurant and catering management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 34 | vehicle maintenance, diesel mechanics, automobile mechanics, autobody repair |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 15 | computer networking, computer support, web design, computer programming |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 14 | applied horticulture, landscaping |
| Office and Administration | 10 | office management |
| Science | 6 | physical sciences |
| Production Trades | 2 | welding |
| Medical Administration | 2 | medical office assistant |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 2 | cosmetology |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | drafting |
Number of programs and degrees for South Seattle Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 446 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 99 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 15 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, South Seattle Community College had a total enrollment of 6,664 students (4,284 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 20% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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 | $ 2,815 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,843 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
South Seattle Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 970600)
South Seattle Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 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 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 47 | $49,911 | 33 | $45,383 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $50,098 | 35 | $46,149 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets South Seattle Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (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 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 Tenure system for quality teaching
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