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North Seattle College

#1870 in US ranking Seattle, WA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$29,898
Tuition & fees
$5,003
Avg. aid
$6,201
Receiving aid
76%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
33%
Median salary
$56,900
1 yr after graduation

What does North Seattle College offer in terms of athletics?

Basketball is identified among North Seattle College's sports offerings, but prospective students should not assume the college operates a broad varsity athletics program or that a particular team competes under a given association.

Varsity competition, student-run clubs, informal games, and recreational fitness have different participation rules and levels of commitment. Anyone hoping to compete should verify the current team, league affiliation, tryout process, and practice location before making an enrollment decision. Athletic scholarships or recruitment opportunities should not be assumed.

What student groups and Associations are available at North Seattle College?

North Seattle College offers student-led groups as a way to connect around academic interests, culture, identity, and creative work. Groups identified with the college include the Muslim Students Association, Indonesian Community Club, Literary Guild, Vietnamese Student Association, and Phi Theta Kappa honor society.

Club rosters can change with student leadership and funding. Students interested in a named organization should check whether it is active in the current term and how to join. Student organizations are distinct from college-run counseling, academic support, and other services; participation is generally optional.

Who studies at North Seattle College?

North Seattle enrolled 5,569 students in the reported institutional figures. Its population includes first-time students, people transferring in, and adults studying at different stages of work and life.

The reported first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate group numbered 675, while 435 students entered as degree- or certificate-seeking transfers. Enrollment spans age groups: the counts include 755 students ages 18-19, 670 ages 30-34, and 822 ages 40-49. These figures describe enrollment, not the makeup of every classroom or program.

Most students in the reported geographic breakdown were Washington residents: 96%. That measure is consistent with a college serving its surrounding region, but it does not establish where students live within the Seattle area or how often they attend campus. Students should use program schedules and course formats, rather than campus-wide demographics, to judge whether a pathway fits their circumstances.

How does student life look like at North Seattle College?

Student life at North Seattle is shaped by classes, campus activities, and support services rather than residence halls. A student's opportunities to meet peers may depend heavily on when they are on campus and whether they take part in events or groups outside class.

The college reports personal or psychological counseling, and its campus activities have included cultural programming and performing-arts groups. New students can also use orientation and advising steps to connect course choices with a degree plan. For students balancing employment or family responsibilities, event times, service hours, and online access may matter as much as the number of activities offered.

What libraries are available to students at North Seattle College?

North Seattle's library supports coursework with study space, research help, and access to print and digital materials. Library resources matter particularly for students writing research papers or taking courses that require sources beyond a textbook.

Students can look to the library for database and journal access, guidance on evaluating sources, and help locating materials not immediately on the shelf, including through borrowing arrangements where available. Access rules, equipment, study-space reservations, and evening hours may vary by term. Students taking online classes should check how to authenticate for off-campus digital resources and reach a librarian remotely.

North Seattle College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

5569

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

411

Total staff

87 full time, 334 part time

Veterans affair office

No

North Seattle College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 5,569

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,727
Part-time: 3,842

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 161
Men: 250

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 632
Black or African American: 347
White: 852
American Indian or Alaska Native: 10
Asian: 307
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 4
Two or more races: 250
Unknown: 516

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

North Seattle College Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Basketball

BothBoth–

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.