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School Name and Address

Contact for more information

South Seattle College
6000 - 16th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98106-1499
Main telephone 206.934.5300
Website https://southseattle.edu/ (external link)
Request more information https://go.seattlecolleges.edu/form/inquirysouth (external link)

General Information (external link)

General information

Educational system Seattle Community College District System
Public or private Public
Type of school 4-year college
Date founded 1970
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Associate, Bachelor's
School accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider Some programs; see program descriptions

School setting

Setting Urban (in a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Seattle
Population of city the school is in 652,405
Public transportation to campus On city bus line
Student parking on campus Yes; on a limited basis
Campus size 65 acres
County King

School visits

Visitor information website https://southseattle.edu/new-student-services/campus-tours (external link)

Student Body

Enrollment

Total number of undergraduate students 6,769
Total enrollment 6,769

International students

Number of countries represented 24

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older 54%

Costs (external link)

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 45 credits per year.)

In-state tuition $4,126
Out-of-state tuition $4,576
Fees $655
Books and supplies $825
Explanation of required expenses Fees vary depending on program
Board and transportation (live with parents) $5,094
Cost information website https://southseattle.edu/tuition-and-fees (external link)
Resident tuition for Bachelor of Applied Science degree is $6,615 per year (45 credits).

Tuition rates vary by

Class load (number of credits taken)

Tuition payment plans available

Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term)

Financial Aid (external link)

Contact for counseling or more information

Financial Aid Office
260.934.5317
Financial aid office website https://southseattle.edu/financial-aid (external link)
Scholarship list website https://southseattle.edu/financial-aid/scholarships (external link)

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), school's financial aid form

Financial aid programs at this school

Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships and grants
State-sponsored scholarships and grants
Student employment
Work study
https://southseattle.edu/financial-aid/work-study (external link)
Veteran's benefits
Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored
https://southseattle.edu/veteran-affairs-benefits/veterans-student-center (external link)

Admissions (external link)

Contact for more information

Student Outreach, Admissions & Recruitment (SOAR) office
Dean of Student Services/Registration
206.934.6684
Admissions office website https://southseattle.edu/steps-enroll (external link)
Electronic application website http://www.public.ctc.edu/ApplicantWebClient/Applicant/ApplWelcome.aspx (external link)

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students Open (virtually all applicants are accepted)
Open admissions policy applies to Except for international students

Education required for admission

High school education High school diploma or equivalent not required.

Application dates

Fall* application deadline Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available http://southseattle.edu/enrolling/apply.htm (external link)
Submit these items:
Interview Recommended, but not required
High school diploma or equivalent; age 18 or older

Exams

Required exams ASSET, COMPASS, or SLEP Placement Test

Other admissions information

Early admissions (select high school students can enroll for college credit)

Academics (external link)

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma
Associate
Bachelor's

School catalog

School catalog website http://www.seattlecolleges.com/DISTRICT/catalog/printcatalogs.aspx (external link)
Academic index website https://southseattle.edu/programs (external link)

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar Quarters
Number of faculty on campus 285

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for an associate degree 90 credits
All students must meet:
Computer course requirements
Math or science requirement

Attendance options

Evenings
Part time
Summer school
Weekends

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available
At these US schools or through this program 9 community colleges in the Seattle metropolitan area

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement
Tech prep

Computing

Computers on campus for student use
Computer lab available to students

Libraries

Main library name South Seattle Community College Instructional Resource Center

Other special programs

https://southseattle.edu/programs/continuing-education (external link)

Sports

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

Intercollegiate Intramural
Sport Men Women Men Women
Basketball Yes Yes
Soccer Yes Yes
Softball Yes Yes
Volleyball Yes Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Student Life (external link)

Student activities

Choral groups
Drama or theater groups
Newspaper
Student government

Clubs and associations

Largest clubs and organizations on campus Phi Theta Kappa, Vietnamese Club, Afro-American Club, Delta Epsilon Chi, International Student Clubs
Student clubs and associations website https://southseattle.edu/student-activities-organizations (external link)

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising
English as a Second Language (ESL) program
Remedial education courses
Tutoring

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Services for students with disabilities

Rose Kolovrat
206.934.5137
Disabilities services website https://southseattle.edu/disability-services (external link)
Services for students with learning disabilities

Services for women and families

Lisa Sever
Child Care Center Manager
206.934.5348
Child daycare available on campus Yes; 6:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday
Daycare cost https://southseattle.edu/student-life/preschool-child-care-center (external link)
Women's center Yes

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel
https://southseattle.edu/safety-security-emergency-prep (external link)

Career Services

Contact for more information

Career Development Services and WorkSource
206.934.5304
Career services website https://southseattle.edu/worksource (external link)

Career services offered

Career counseling
Career library
Job bank
Job fairs
Job interviews
On campus recruitment by employers
Placement assistance
Résumé preparation assistance
Résumé referral to employers

Educational programs (external link)

List programs by [ title | cluster ]

  • Adult and Continuing Education Teaching
    • Professional Technical Education & Instructional Design [Bachelor of Applied Science]
  • Adult Basic Education
    • Adult Basic Education [No Standard Degree]
  • Anatomy
    • Anatomy and Physiology (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Anthropology
    • Anthropology (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Apprenticeship Programs
    • Multi-Occupational Trades [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Art and Fine Arts, General
    • Art/Fine Art (Transfer) [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
  • Asian Studies
    • Asian Pacific Islander Studies (Transfer) [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
  • Astronomy
    • Astronomy (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
    • Associate of Science Track 2: Engineering, Physics, Atmospheric Science, or Computer Science [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Automotive Technology
    • Automotive Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Automotive Technology--Maintenance & Light Repair [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Aviation Maintenance Technology
    • Airframe & Powerplant Seminar (Transitioning Military & Veterans) [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Aviation Maintenance Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Aviation Maintenance Technology--Airframe & Powerplant [Certificate]
  • Biological Sciences, General
    • Associate of Science Track 1: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental/Resource Sciences, Geology, and Earth Science) [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Biology (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Biomedical Sciences, General
    • Anatomy and Physiology (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Botany
    • Botany (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Business Management and Administration
    • Associate in Business (Transfer) [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
  • Business, General
    • Associate in Business (Transfer) [Associate, Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)]
  • Ceramic Art and Design
    • Ceramics & Sculpture Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Chemistry
    • Associate of Science Track 1: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental/Resource Sciences, Geology, and Earth Science) [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Communication and Speech Studies
    • Communications (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
    • CNC Machining [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Computer Science
    • Associate of Science Track 2: Engineering, Physics, Atmospheric Science, or Computer Science [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Culinary Arts
    • Culinary Arts--Restaurant Production [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Diesel Technology
    • Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Dietetics
    • Nutrition (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Economics
    • Economics (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Education, General
    • Professional Technical Education & Instructional Design [Bachelor of Applied Science]
  • Energy Management and Systems Technology
    • Sustainable Building Science Technology [Bachelor of Applied Science]
  • English Composition and Writing
    • English (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) / English as a Second Language (ESL)
    • English as a Second Language (ESL) [No Standard Degree]
  • English Language and Literature
    • English (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
    • Wine Business Entrepreneurship [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Environmental Science
    • Associate of Science Track 1: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental/Resource Sciences, Geology, and Earth Science) [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Exercise Physiology
    • Physical Education (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiotherapy
    • Physical Education (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Food Services
    • Culinary Arts--Restaurant Production [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Wine Studies--Wine & Food Pairing [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Food, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
    • Allied Health--Generalist (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
    • Nutrition (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Geography
    • Geography (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Geological and Earth Sciences
    • Associate of Science Track 1: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental/Resource Sciences, Geology, and Earth Science) [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • History
    • History (Transfer) [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
  • Horticultural Science
    • Landscape Horticulture [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Horticulture Operations
    • Landscape Horticulture [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Wine Technology--Wine Production [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Hospitality Management
    • Hospitality Management [Bachelor of Applied Science]
    • Hospitality Management--On-Site Hospitality Certificate [Certificate]
  • Humanities
    • Humanities (Transfer) [Transfer, Associate of Arts]
  • Landscaping and Groundskeeping
    • Landscape Horticulture [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Library Science
    • Library Science (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Marketing
    • Wine Studies--Marketing & Sales of Food & Wine [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Wine Technology--Wine Marketing & Sales [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Mathematics
    • Mathematics (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
    • Sustainable Building Science Technology [Bachelor of Applied Science]
  • Music, General
    • Music (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Ornamental Horticulture
    • Landscape Horticulture [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
  • Philosophy
    • Philosophy (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Physics
    • Associate of Science Track 2: Engineering, Physics, Atmospheric Science, or Computer Science [Associate of Science - Transfer]
  • Physiology
    • Anatomy and Physiology (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Political Science and Government
    • Political Science (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Pre-Engineering
    • Associate of Science Track 2: Engineering, Physics, Atmospheric Science, or Computer Science [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Associate of Science: Mechanical, Civil, Aeronautical, Industrial, or Materials Science Pre-Engineering [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Computer and Electrical Pre-Engineering [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Environmental Pre-Engineering [Associate of Science - Transfer]
    • Mechanical Pre-Engineering [Associate, Transfer]
  • Pre-Nursing
    • Pre-Nursing (Transfer) [Associate]
  • Psychology, General
    • Psychology (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Public and Community Health
    • Allied Health--Generalist (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Sculpture
    • Ceramics & Sculpture Pre-Major [Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA), Associate of Arts]
  • Sociology
    • Sociology (Transfer) [Associate, Transfer]
  • Viticulture and Enology
    • Wine Business Entrepreneurship [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Wine Studies--Marketing & Sales of Food & Wine [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Wine Technology--Wine Marketing & Sales [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Wine Technology--Wine Production [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Welding Technology
    • Maritime Welding [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Welding Fabrication Technology [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Wine Steward/Sommelier
    • Wine Studies--Marketing & Sales of Food & Wine [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Wine Studies--Wine & Food Pairing [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
  • Workforce Training and WIOA Eligible Training Programs
    • Automotive Technology [Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Culinary Arts--Restaurant Production [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Hospitality Management [Bachelor of Applied Science]
    • Landscape Horticulture [Certificate, Short-term Training (1 year or less)]
    • Professional Technical Education & Instructional Design [Bachelor of Applied Science]
    • Sustainable Building Science Technology [Bachelor of Applied Science]
    • Welding Fabrication Technology [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Wine Studies--Wine & Food Pairing [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Wine Technology--Wine Marketing & Sales [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]
    • Wine Technology--Wine Production [Certificate, Transfer, Associate of Applied Science]

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