Edmonds College: Review & Facts

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Edmonds College is a large two-year, public school with 5,755 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1967 and is the only college located in Lynnwood, Washington.

Academic Offerings

At Edmonds College you can obtain your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
66
Edmonds College follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers 66 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Business, Computer Science, Management, and Physics. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Edmonds College student retention rate is relatively low at 62% (below Washington average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Bad
The graduation rate at Edmonds College is low - 33%. Approximately 15% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Edmonds College is pretty good -- 12:1. Find out more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are close to the nationwide median, $9,400 a year. The additional fees at Edmonds College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $400, which totals $9,800 a year.

Read the details about Edmonds College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Edmonds College is $35.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Edmonds College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (425) 640-1459 or check Edmonds College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,500
High
Edmonds College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Edmonds College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Edmonds College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 400 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high -- about $7,500 per year.

Based on the college crime data, Edmonds College appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Edmonds College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Edmonds College
20000 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, Washington
98036-5912, USA
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