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.
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.
The most common major fields study at the school include music and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Shoreline Community College offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Shoreline Community College, in 2007-2008, had 5,581 students (4,495 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696
General Phone: (206) 546-4101
http://www.shoreline.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 399 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 103 | registered nursing, health aides |
| Business and Management | 86 | accounting technology, business, marketing studies, business management, small business management, logistics, marketing, fashion merchandising, ... |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 85 | computer graphics, web design, computer support, computer networking |
| Office and Administration | 55 | data entry, business support services |
| Medical Support and Technology | 50 | dental hygienist, medical lab assistant, phlebotomy |
| Music | 46 | various music studies, music management |
| Medical Administration | 33 | medical records tech, medical billing |
| Science | 28 | physical sciences |
| Mechanics and Repair | 25 | automobile mechanics |
| Engineering Technician | 22 | manufacturing tech, CAD and design |
| Education and Teaching | 14 | early childhood education, teacher aide, teacher education |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 12 | cosmetology, salon management |
| Production Trades | 11 | machinist |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and administration |
| Media | 9 | photo and film tech |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 8 | biology tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 5 | dietetic technician |
Number of programs and degrees for Shoreline Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 709 | 29 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 193 | 16 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 99 | 14 |
In 2007-2008, Shoreline Community College had a total enrollment of 5,581 students (4,495 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 72 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 5 |
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 | 0 | * | 7 | $57,256 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 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 Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 60 | $60,587 | 80 | $60,495 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $60,587 | 80 | $60,495 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18 | 17 | 35 |
| Basketball | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Baseball | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 13 | 22 |
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 AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Shoreline Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
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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