Shoreline Community College: Review & Facts

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Shoreline Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 4,420 students enrolled. This school was established in 1964 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Shoreline, Washington.

Academic Offerings

Shoreline Community College will give you the opportunity to obtain a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
42
Shoreline Community College follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers 42 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Business, Medical Assistant, 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 before 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. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Shoreline Community College student retention rate is low at 54% (way below Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
54%
Bad
The graduation rate at Shoreline Community College is low - 38%. Roughly 26% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Shoreline Community College is pretty decent - 14:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low - about $6,800 per year. The additional fees at Shoreline Community College beyond tuition are roughly $400; which comes to a total of $7,200 a year.

Read the details about Shoreline Community 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
The 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 obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Shoreline Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (206) 546-4101 or check Shoreline Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,800
High
Shoreline Community College provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Shoreline Community 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
C+
Dicey
Shoreline Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 300 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high: around $8,800 a year.

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

Shoreline Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, Washington
98133-5696, USA
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