South Seattle College
South Seattle College is one of the thirty-five public 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in an urban area, in Seattle.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 6,716 students attend the school. Every year 41% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Seattle South's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,936, and fees were $579. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $3,936 and $579 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students6,716 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate- |
Nursing Programs
The Seattle Community College Licensed Practical Nurse program is offered over 4 quarters totaling 78 credit hours.
Students enrolled in the program have the option of exiting the program after 4 quarters with a Certificate in Practical Nursing which qualifies them to sit for the Washington State Examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Students who seek to earn a an Associate of Applied Science degree can pursue additional general education credits after completing the Practical Nursing Program.
The program is a full time program is offered mainly in the evenings and over the weekend. A typical schedule would consist of lectures given two evenings of the week, laboratory hours offered one afternoon a week and one full day of clinical practice on a week end day.
Admission into the LPN program is based on a competitive process that takes into account the cumulative grade point average for all pre-requisite courses.
The minimum GPA considered for admission is a 2.5. All science and nursing prerequisite courses need to have been taken in the last seven years and all non-science general education requirements will need to have been completed in the last 10 years. A current Nursing Assistant License from the State of Washington for admission.
Applicants accepted into the program will be notified of acceptance in June for enrollment in the fall semester. Students accepted into the program will need to present:
- Current immunization records including immunization for mumps, measles, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B.
- Physical and medical examination including tuberculin skin test
- Criminal Background check
- Current CPR certification from the American Heart Association or Professional Rescuer certification
- 7 hours of HIV training
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
Certificate | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 17 miles radius of South Seattle College
Seattle Central College
5 miles away |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
8 miles away |
Renton Technical College
9 miles away |
Bellevue College
10 miles away |
North Seattle College
10 miles away |
Highline College
11 miles away |
Olympic College
13 miles away |
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
14 miles away |
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
16 miles away |
Cascadia College
17 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 06/01/1975 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $105/credit | |
In State Students | $105/credit | |
Out of State Students | $105/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $4,725 | $4,725 | $4,725 |
ADN | 70 | $7,350 | $7,350 | $7,350 |
BSN | 125 | $13,125 | $13,125 | $13,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 61% of South Seattle College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 27% | $3,930 |
Other Federal Grant | 24% | $1,982 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 27% | $2,716 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 7% | $1,192 |
Federal Student Loans | 1% | $3,520 |
Private Loans | -- | -- |
$8,433
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$7,064 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,221 |
$48,001 to $75,000$10,520 |
$75,001 to $110,000$12,867 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
6,716
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,257
Women
4,459
Men
30%
Full-time
70%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
38% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
24% |
Asian |
9% |
Black/African American |
8% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Two or more races |
7% |
Non-resident alien |
6% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.