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Shoreline Community College

Shoreline Community College

Shoreline Community College, also known as SCC, is a community college in Shoreline, north of Seattle, Washington, United States. It is located in a residential area east of Shoreview Park. The campus is spread across an area of more than 80 acres. The college offers a wide variety of degree and certificate programs. Students can choose between two transfer degrees and more than 50 professional technical programs. SCC also operates a satellite campus located at the Lake Forest Park town centre. It offers extended learning classes in various subjects.

SCC’s athletic department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. They participate in many sports including basketball, softball, baseball, and soccer. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Dolphins. Their official mascot is the Dolphin.

Overview of Shoreline Community College

Shoreline Community College is in a large suburb, in Shoreline, WA. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Shoreline Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include music and liberal arts.

Shoreline Community College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Shoreline Community College offers open admission.

Faculty

Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.

Student Body

Shoreline Community College, in 2007-2008, had 5,581 students (4,495 full-time equivalent).

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Shoreline Community College

Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696
General Phone: (206) 546-4101
http://www.shoreline.edu

Shoreline Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts399liberal arts and sciences
Nursing and Emergency Medicine103registered nursing, health aides
Business and Management86accounting technology, business, marketing studies, business management, small business management, logistics, marketing, fashion merchandising, ...
Computer Science and Engineering85computer graphics, web design, computer support, computer networking
Office and Administration55data entry, business support services
Medical Support and Technology50dental hygienist, medical lab assistant, phlebotomy
Music46various music studies, music management
Medical Administration33medical records tech, medical billing
Science28physical sciences
Mechanics and Repair25automobile mechanics
Engineering Technician22manufacturing tech, CAD and design
Education and Teaching14early childhood education, teacher aide, teacher education
Beauty and Cosmetology12cosmetology, salon management
Production Trades11machinist
Security and Law Enforcement10criminal justice and administration
Media9photo and film tech
Science and Laboratory Technician8biology tech
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy5dietetic technician

Number of programs and degrees for Shoreline Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree70929
Award of less than 1 academic year19316
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years9914

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Shoreline Community College had a total enrollment of 5,581 students (4,495 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White51%
Black5%
Hispanic4%
Asian12%
American Indian1%
Unknown18%
(Foreign Students)9%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1923%
20-2116%
22-2413%
25-2913%
30-348%
35-397%
40-497%
50-643%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Washington99%

Shoreline Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time46 %

Shoreline Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Shoreline, 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.

Shoreline Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,617
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,005
Books and supplies$ 924

Financial Aid:
Shoreline Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379100)

Shoreline Community College Faculty

Shoreline Community College has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured5272
Non-tenured, but on tenure track711
Non-tenured and not on tenure track25

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankcalendar year0*7$57,256
All faculty totalcalendar year0*7$57,256

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year60$60,58780$60,495
All faculty totalacademic year60$60,58780$60,495

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Shoreline Community College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total181735
Basketball549
Baseball404
All Other Sports91322

Shoreline Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Salon/Beauty Salon Management/Manager

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Marketing, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician and Assistant

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Dietetic Technician (DTR)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

SCIENCE
Physical Sciences

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

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Shoreline Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Shoreline Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Shoreline Community College % of degrees in music
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Shoreline Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Shoreline Community College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Shoreline Community College Number of students
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Shoreline Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Shoreline Community College % of degrees in computer science and engineering
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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 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
Offers athletic scholarships

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