Olympic College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5997 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1694 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1608 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 57 | In Washington |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,905
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.olympic.edu
Olympic College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Olympic College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,346 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,920 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Olympic College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2871 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 593 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 516 (11%) |
| Asian | 342 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 296 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 152 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 54 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 44 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 18 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,216
- Students receiving aid
- 65%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $3,927 |
| Tuition in-state | $3,927 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,465 |
| Fee in-district | $275 |
| Fee in-state | $275 |
| Fee out-of-state | $275 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 88 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $6,500 |
Olympic College majors
Olympic College has granted 74 bachelor's degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Olympic College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 730 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 241 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 63 | 12 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 50 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | 37 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 22 | |
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 9 | 12 |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 15 | |
| Information Technology | 13 | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 13 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 9 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 7 | |
| Accounting Technology & Technician and Bookkeeping | 6 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | |
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 6 | |
| Medical & Clinical Assistant | 5 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 3 | |
| Cosmetology & Cosmetologist, General | 3 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 3 | |
| Drafting and Design Technology & Technician, General | 3 | |
| Network and System Administration & Administrator | 3 | |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General | 2 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 2 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 2 | |
| Chemical Engineering | 1 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,230 | 74 |
Olympic College has a graduation rate of 31%, which is among the 13% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 31% | 27% | 36% |
Publications & Citations
Olympic College has published 84 scientific papers with 2,390 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Sociology, Political Science, Biology, Law, Physics, Philosophy, Engineering, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 | 3 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 1 | 7 |
| 2000 | 2 | 6 |
| 2001 | 0 | 14 |
| 2002 | 0 | 16 |
| 2003 | 3 | 7 |
| 2004 | 0 | 19 |
| 2005 | 4 | 19 |
| 2006 | 2 | 17 |
| 2007 | 4 | 16 |
| 2008 | 4 | 28 |
| 2009 | 2 | 32 |
| 2010 | 4 | 25 |
| 2011 | 0 | 29 |
| 2012 | 3 | 21 |
| 2013 | 0 | 43 |
| 2014 | 4 | 31 |
| 2015 | 5 | 57 |
| 2016 | 2 | 38 |
| 2017 | 2 | 29 |
| 2018 | 0 | 50 |
| 2019 | 2 | 174 |
| 2020 | 2 | 274 |
| 2021 | 3 | 404 |
| 2022 | 8 | 469 |
| 2023 | 4 | 467 |
Notable alumni
-
H. L. Richardson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Hubert Leon "Bill" Richardson was an American gun rights activist and former politician who founded Gun Owners of America (GOA) in 1976 and served as a California state senator from 1966 to 1989.
General info
| Alternative names | Olympic Jr College OC Olympic Olympic Community College |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 473 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1600 Chester Ave Bremerton, Washington, 98337-1699 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 44,000 |
| Phone | 3607926050 |