North Seattle College
North Seattle College (NSC) is located in Seattle, Washington. NSC was established in 1970 and it now serves more than 17,000 students. This school is part of the Washington Community and Technical Colleges System. The school is well known for being a superb option for those seeking education in science, technology, or engineering. Students can expect to be able to pursue many associate’s degrees and there are some bachelor’s degree options as well. NSC has more than forty continuing education, workforce development, and college preparation programs. NSC is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
The NSC nursing program gives students an opportunity to earn associate’s degrees in nursing. The curriculum of the program is varied and is split between classroom instruction, skills labs, nursing theory, and clinical practice. The nursing program at NSC works to prepare students for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam as well. This nursing program has received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students6,259 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
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Nursing schools located within 16 miles radius of North Seattle College
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
3 miles away |
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Seattle Central College
6 miles away |
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology
8 miles away |
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University of Washington-Bothell Campus
8 miles away |
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Cascadia College
8 miles away |
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Edmonds Community College
8 miles away |
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South Seattle College
10 miles away |
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Bellevue College
12 miles away |
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Renton Technical College
16 miles away |
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Olympic College
16 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 12/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 03/01/2010 - 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, 57% of North 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 | 36% | $4,666 |
| Other Federal Grant | 10% | $2,561 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 36% | $3,334 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 10% | $2,747 |
| Federal Student Loans | 16% | $5,546 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $3,000 |
$3,317
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$2,298 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,367 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$8,821 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,028 |
| Over $110,000$10,720 |
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Student Population
6,259
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,743
Women
2,516
Men
33%
Full-time
67%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
42% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
18% |
|
Non-resident alien |
10% |
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Asian |
8% |
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Hispanic |
8% |
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Two or more races |
7% |
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Black/African American |
6% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.
