Seattle Central College
Seattle Central College is located in Seattle, Washington. This school was established back in 1965 and is one of the three colleges that comprise the Seattle Colleges District. Seattle Central College has become well known for being among the most diverse colleges in the entirety of the United States. There are more than 16,000 students enrolled in this school. Students can earn both bachelor’s degrees and associate’s degrees at Seattle Central College. There are also many certificate programs that offer great job opportunities. This school is designed to provide affordable access to top-tier education for students in the community and students can take advantage of transfer opportunities to continue forward.
The Seattle Central College nursing program is an associate’s degree in nursing program. The education that students will receive at this school will combine classroom theory with lab work, clinical practice, and more. It is specifically designed to prepare nursing students for the rigors of working as nurses in a professional medical setting. This program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. It has also been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge City |
| Number of Students6,928 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate- |
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Nursing schools located within 15 miles radius of Seattle Central College
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University of Washington-Seattle Campus
3 miles away |
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South Seattle College
5 miles away |
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North Seattle College
6 miles away |
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Bellevue College
8 miles away |
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Lake Washington Institute of Technology
9 miles away |
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Renton Technical College
11 miles away |
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University of Washington-Bothell Campus
12 miles away |
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Cascadia College
12 miles away |
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Edmonds Community College
14 miles away |
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Olympic College
15 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 07/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 04/01/1987 - 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, 64% of Seattle Central 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 | 41% | $4,736 |
| Other Federal Grant | 18% | $1,136 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 44% | $3,513 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 14% | $2,229 |
| Federal Student Loans | 9% | $4,786 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $13,578 |
$4,546
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,610 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,282 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,923 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$8,204 |
| Over $110,000$10,993 |
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Student Population
6,928
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,979
Women
2,949
Men
54%
Full-time
46%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
30% |
|
Non-resident alien |
17% |
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Asian |
13% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
12% |
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Black/African American |
11% |
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Two or more races |
8% |
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Hispanic |
8% |
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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.
