Olympic College: Review & Facts

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Olympic College is a medium four-year, public school with 4,905 students enrolled. This school was established in 1946 and is the only school located in Bremerton, Washington.

Academic Offerings

Olympic College will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
53
Olympic College follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and has 53 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Industrial Technologies, Nursing, Business, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Olympic College is low at 59% (way below Washington average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
59%
Bad
The graduation rate at Olympic College is very low - 19%. Nearly 21% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Olympic College is decent -- 17:1. Read more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median - $9,500 per year. The additional fees at Olympic College not covered by tuition are nearly $300; which comes to $9,800 per year.

Read the details about Olympic 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 college might accept 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) for admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Olympic College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (360) 792-6050 or check Olympic College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,500
Medium
Olympic College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Olympic College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Olympic College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 100 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- nearly $6,500 per year.

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

Olympic College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Olympic College
1600 Chester Ave
Bremerton, Washington
98337-1699, USA
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