Seattle Central College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #4741 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1322 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1245 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 57 | In Washington |
| #6 of 11 | In Seattle |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,476
- 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.
1,457 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,650 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 | 1183 (26%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 870 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 857 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 534 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 499 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 368 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 133 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 19 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.2%) |
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
- $7,296
- Students receiving aid
- 74%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $4,458 |
| Tuition in-state | $4,458 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $4,947 |
| Fee in-district | $407 |
| Fee in-state | $407 |
| Fee out-of-state | $407 |
Seattle Central College majors
Seattle Central College has granted 79 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 | 353 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 105 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 45 | 58 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 79 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 63 | |
| Baking and Pastry Arts & Baker & Pastry Chef | 55 | |
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 27 | |
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 21 | |
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 17 | |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 17 | |
| Carpentry & Carpenter | 13 | |
| Surgical Technology & Technologist | 11 | |
| Web & Multimedia Management and Webmaster | 10 | |
| Cabinetmaking and Millwork | 9 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other | 8 | |
| Business & Office Automation & Technology & Data Entry | 7 | |
| Computer Programming & Programmer, General | 7 | |
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 4 | |
| Marine Maintenance & Fitter and Ship Repair Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 3 | |
| Grand Total | 840 | 79 |
Seattle Central College has a graduation rate of 25%, which is among the 8% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 25% | 27% | 23% |
Publications & Citations
Seattle Central College has published 79 scientific papers with 935 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Computer Science, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 3 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 | 7 |
| 2001 | 0 | 13 |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 |
| 2003 | 1 | 16 |
| 2004 | 0 | 22 |
| 2005 | 2 | 17 |
| 2006 | 0 | 17 |
| 2007 | 1 | 20 |
| 2008 | 3 | 30 |
| 2009 | 8 | 26 |
| 2010 | 2 | 24 |
| 2011 | 2 | 30 |
| 2012 | 4 | 22 |
| 2013 | 0 | 50 |
| 2014 | 2 | 59 |
| 2015 | 2 | 73 |
| 2016 | 3 | 56 |
| 2017 | 3 | 67 |
| 2018 | 7 | 55 |
| 2019 | 4 | 59 |
| 2020 | 6 | 64 |
| 2021 | 5 | 57 |
| 2022 | 1 | 41 |
| 2023 | 3 | 45 |
Notable alumni
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Bruce Lee
- Occupations
- martial artisttelevision actordirectorfilm directorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Bruce Lee was a Hong Kong-American martial artist and actor whose career spanned Hong Kong and the United States. He was the founder of Jeet Kune Do, a hybrid martial arts philosophy drawing from different combat disciplines that is sometimes credited with paving the way for modern mixed martial arts (MMA). Lee is considered by some commentators and martial artists to be the most influential martial artist of all time and a pop culture icon of the 20th century, who bridged the gap between East and West. He is credited with promoting Hong Kong action cinema and helping to change the way Chinese people were presented in American films.
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Macklemore
- Occupations
- rappercomposersingeractorsongwriter
- 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 and released three works: Open Your Eyes (2000), The Language of My World (2005) and The Unplanned Mixtape (2009). He rose to international success when he collaborated with producer Ryan Lewis as the duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (2009–2016).
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Dean Fujioka
- Occupations
- musicianradio personalityactorfilm actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
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, singer-songwriter, musician, model and film director / producer. He is a talent of Amuse, Inc.
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Duff McKagan
- Occupations
- sportswriterautobiographermusicianbassistjournalist
- 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
- singer-songwriterYouTubersingeractormusician
- Biography
-
Adam Nyerere Bahner, better known by the pseudonym 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 | 705 |
| 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 |