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North Seattle College

North Seattle College

Seattle, WA, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

North Seattle College is a public institution located in Washington state’s capital that confers mainly associate degrees, but offers three Bachelor of Science programs. NSC prides itself on variety and accessibility, featuring broad e-learning opportunities, all-in-the-evening associate degrees, and an “innovative integrated studies program.” The NSC campus provides a Child Care Center for students with kids, the opportunity to take part in the college’s sustainability mission at the P-Patch community garden, or utilize confidential support from the Gender Equity Resource Center. For students interested in baccalaureates outside of what North Seattle offers, the college has Direct Transfer Agreement for its Associate of Arts, Associate in Business, and Associate of Science General degrees.

Average Net Price:
$5,552
Campus Setting:
Major city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$5,552
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$5,058
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$5,547
Additional Costs
Books and Supplies
$702
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$7,159
$30k - $48k
$8,880
$48k - $75k
$9,738
$75k - $110k
$13,651
$110k+
$13,318
Financial Aid: visit page

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
13%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,332
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
13%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,759
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$768

 

Students receiving state aid
36%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2992
Students receiving federal aid
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,759

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
2%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,799
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,675
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$124
Students receiving federal loans
2%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,799
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,223

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
1474
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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No
SAT Subject Tests
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No
AP Course Credit
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Yes
Dual Enrollment
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Yes

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
94%
Out-Of-State Students
5%
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
54
$30k - $48k
25
$48k - $75k
16
$75k - $110k
4

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
4,675
Total Number of Undergrads
4,675
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Quarter

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
30

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
37%
63%
Residency
In-State Students
94%
Out-Of-State Students
5%
Size of Town
Major city
Countries Represented
39
Ethnicity
African American
11%
Asian/Pacific Islander
11%
Hispanic
13%
White
41%
Multiracial
7%
Unknown
14%
Percent of First Generation Students
40%
Student Organizations
25
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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No
On Campus Women's Center
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Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
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No

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
1

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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No
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
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Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
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No

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,200
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$6,675
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$124
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