South Seattle College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6979 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1917 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1828 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #44 of 57 | In Washington |
| #8 of 11 | In Seattle |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 4,901
- Male:Female Ratio
- 73:27
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- southseattle.edu
South Seattle College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
South Seattle 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.
568 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
989 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
South Seattle 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 | 1671 (34%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1141 (23%) |
| Hispanic | 641 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 509 (10%) |
| Asian | 477 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 312 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 75 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 47 (1%) |
| 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
- $7,422
- Students receiving aid
- 73%
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 |
South Seattle College majors
South Seattle College has granted 23 bachelor's degrees across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at South Seattle College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 205 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 57 | |
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology & Technician | 37 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 32 | |
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 18 | |
| Welding Technology & Welder | 17 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 16 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 14 | |
| Culinary Arts & Chef Training | 7 | |
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 6 | |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management & Manager | 6 | |
| Computer Science | 4 | |
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology & Technician | 3 | |
| Technical Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Wine Steward & Sommelier | 3 | |
| Office Management and Supervision | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 410 | 23 |
South Seattle College has a graduation rate of 34%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 34% | 34% | 33% |
Publications & Citations
South Seattle College has published 29 scientific papers with 159 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Education Majors, Physics, Economics, Medicine, and Mathematics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 0 | 3 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 | 4 |
| 2011 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 | 9 |
| 2020 | 2 | 30 |
| 2021 | 2 | 24 |
| 2022 | 1 | 20 |
| 2023 | 3 | 29 |
General info
| Alternative names | Seattle South SSC SSCC South Seattle Sea South South Sea South CC |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 328 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6000 16th Ave SW Seattle, Washington, 98106-1499 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 737,000 |
| Phone | 2069345300 |