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Seattle Central College

#1856 in US ranking Seattle, WA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$29,844
Tuition & fees
$5,502
Avg. aid
$6,678
Receiving aid
72%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
32%
Median salary
$62,011
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Seattle Central College?

Seattle Central's campus programming includes student leadership activities and events connected to its academic and cultural communities. These are more useful to describe as opportunities that vary by year than as a fixed calendar of traditions every student will encounter.

Student-organized gatherings can give clubs a public presence, while arts and career-focused programs may hold performances, exhibitions, or presentations of student work. References to activities such as Student Leadership or a Student Studies Institute do not, on their own, establish a longstanding annual tradition or a current event date. For a prospective student, the current campus events calendar is the best way to see which gatherings actually coincide with their term and whether an event is open to the wider college community.

What are the student housing and dining options at Seattle Central College?

Seattle Central does not provide college-owned or college-operated undergraduate housing. Students ordinarily arrange their own accommodation and commute to class; they should not plan on receiving a campus residence-hall assignment or a standard residential meal plan.

Housing decisions therefore have a direct effect on the attendance budget and daily schedule. An apartment's rent is only part of that calculation: utilities, deposits, transit, and travel time can matter as well. Students seeking accommodation support should distinguish college information or referrals from an offer of housing. Food options on and around the Broadway campus can change by term, and culinary-program services may operate on training schedules rather than as a full-service dining hall. Students who expect to spend long days on campus should check current food-service hours and plan accordingly.

Seattle Central College Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

30

Seattle Central College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
17:1
Campus size
15 acres

Seattle Central College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Other information:

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Seattle Central College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Main Library

Number of libraries on campus

3

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Seattle Central College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Seattle Central College Location & Map

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.