Seattle Central College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4598 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1275 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1198 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 57 | In Washington |
| #5 of 11 | In Seattle |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 5,396
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- seattlecentral.edu
Seattle Central College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Seattle Central 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.
1,544 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,850 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Seattle Central 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 | 1159 (21%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 866 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 849 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 725 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 712 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 660 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 398 (7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 (0.1%) |
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
- $6,805
- Students receiving aid
- 72%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,773 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,773 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,334 |
| Fee in-district | $411 |
| Fee in-state | $411 |
| Fee out-of-state | $411 |
Seattle Central College majors
Seattle Central College has granted 73 bachelor's degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Seattle Central College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 317 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 104 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 39 | 51 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 76 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 62 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 47 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 41 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 27 | |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 22 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 19 | |
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 10 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 10 | |
| Teacher Assistant & Aide | 8 | |
| Business & Office Automation & Technology & Data Entry | 6 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 6 | |
| Carpentry & Carpenter | 5 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 5 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 5 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 2 | |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | 1 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 793 | 73 |
Seattle Central College has a graduation rate of 32%, which is among the 13% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 32% | 31% | 32% |
Publications & Citations
Seattle Central College has published 97 scientific papers with 1,387 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Biology, Sociology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 19 |
| 1994 | 2 | 13 |
| 1995 | 2 | 18 |
| 1996 | 0 | 15 |
| 1997 | 1 | 6 |
| 1998 | 0 | 15 |
| 1999 | 1 | 18 |
| 2000 | 3 | 21 |
| 2001 | 0 | 18 |
| 2002 | 1 | 12 |
| 2003 | 1 | 22 |
| 2004 | 0 | 29 |
| 2005 | 2 | 25 |
| 2006 | 0 | 35 |
| 2007 | 1 | 26 |
| 2008 | 3 | 39 |
| 2009 | 8 | 34 |
| 2010 | 2 | 34 |
| 2011 | 3 | 37 |
| 2012 | 4 | 33 |
| 2013 | 1 | 48 |
| 2014 | 2 | 59 |
| 2015 | 2 | 68 |
| 2016 | 4 | 69 |
| 2017 | 3 | 56 |
| 2018 | 7 | 57 |
| 2019 | 4 | 61 |
| 2020 | 7 | 75 |
| 2021 | 5 | 92 |
| 2022 | 1 | 58 |
| 2023 | 3 | 58 |
| 2024 | 6 | 72 |
| 2025 | 4 | 59 |
Notable alumni
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Bruce Lee
- Occupations
- film directordirectortelevision actormartial artiststunt coordinator
- Biography
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Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong and American martial artist, actor, and filmmaker. He was the founder of Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid martial arts philosophy, which was formed from his experiences in unarmed fighting and self-defense—as well as eclectic, Zen Buddhist, and Taoist philosophies—as a new school of martial arts thought. With a career spanning British Hong Kong and the United States, Lee is regarded as the first global Chinese film star and one of the most influential martial artists in the history of cinema. Known for his roles in five feature-length martial arts films, he is credited with helping to popularize martial arts films in the 1970s and promoting Hong Kong action cinema.
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Macklemore
- Occupations
- activistsongwriterrappersinger
- Biography
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Benjamin Hammond Haggerty, better known by his stage name Macklemore, is an American rapper. A native of Seattle, Washington, he started his career in 2000 as an independent artist releasing: Open Your Eyes (2000), The Language of My World (2005), and The Unplanned Mixtape (2009). He rose to international success collaborating with producer Ryan Lewis as the duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (2009–2016).
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Dean Fujioka
- Occupations
- film directorfilm producerfilm actoractorradio personality
- Biography
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Tatsuo Fujioka, better known as Dean Fujioka (ディーン・フジオカ, Dīn Fujioka; stylized as DEAN FUJIOKA) is a Japanese actor, voice actor, singer, songwriter, musician, model and film director/producer.
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Duff McKagan
- Occupations
- musicianautobiographersports journalistjournalistbassist
- Biography
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Michael Andrew "Duff" McKagan is an American musician. He was the bassist of hard rock band Guns N' Roses for twelve years, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. McKagan rejoined the band in 2016, following their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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Tay Zonday
- Occupations
- singerYouTubersinger-songwritervoice actormusician
- Biography
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Adam Nyerere Bahner, known professionally as Tay Zonday or as "Chocolate Rain Guy", is an American YouTube personality, singer-songwriter, and voice actor. He is known for his bass singing voice.
General info
| Alternative names | Seattle Central CC SCC Sea Central SCCC Central Seattle Seattle Central College Seattle CC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1965 |
| Total FTE staff | 849 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1701 Broadway Avenue Seattle, Washington, 98122 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 737,000 |
| Phone | 2069343800 |