C+
Above Average
Score: 57/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
62/100 · earnings-weighted

Edmonds College

4-Year Public
📍 Lynnwood, Washington 98036
Outcomes
C
52/100
Affordability
B
67/100
Resources
B
71/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
F
28/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

6,028
Total Enrollment
33%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$14,049
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Edmonds College ▼

53% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$817,243
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,052
1-Year Change
-0.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Edmonds College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$48,144
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$41,063
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,855
Median debt at graduation
29%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
14%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 25% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 74th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Edmonds College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Business/Commerce—$58,398+17%#73 of 205#81—
Legal Support Services$39,455$53,288+19%#19 of 109#39—
Business Administration, Management and Operations—$52,704+8%#179 of 547#292$15,566
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$21,520$48,269+9%#151 of 947#442$9,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Edmonds College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $817,243
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,052/mo — vs ~$833/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98177 (2.5% cap, Shoreline)

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🏆 Where Edmonds College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
of 81 schools
#8
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
of 28 schools
#26
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,073 $9,958
Room $7,500
Total Cost (On-Campus) $28,603 $34,487

Financial Aid

52%
Receive Any Aid
30%
Receive Pell Grants
7%
Take Out Loans
$14,049
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$12,686
$30,001 - $48,000$12,004
$48,001 - $75,000$14,089
$75,001 - $110,000$18,161
$110,001+$18,878

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 344 grads/yr Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician 125 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 76 grads/yr Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician 56 grads/yr Legal Assistant/Paralegal 44 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 44 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 43 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 39 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 28 grads/yr Computer Science 27 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 27 grads/yr Construction Management, General 23 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 22 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 21 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 21 grads/yr Electrocardiograph Technology/Technician 20 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20 grads/yr Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training 19 grads/yr Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 19 grads/yr Project Management 13 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Edmonds College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Aircraft mechanics and service technicians
$79k/yr 139,400 jobs
Aircraft structure, surfaces, rigging, and systems assemblers
$62k/yr 33,600 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Industrial production managers
$121k/yr 241,900 jobs
Administrative services managers
$108k/yr 271,200 jobs

Student Demographics

6,028
Total Students
55%
Women
43%
Traditional Age (18-24)
53%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 34%
Hispanic 14%
Black 8%
Asian 15%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 12%
Off-Campus (Renters) 53%
With Family 35%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~3,201 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 35%
Hybrid (Some Online) 32%
Fully Online 33%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 43%
25-64 (Adult) 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Edmonds College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Edmonds College?
Tuition at Edmonds College is $4,073 for in-state students and $9,958 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $14,049.
What is the graduation rate at Edmonds College?
The graduation rate at Edmonds College is 33%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Edmonds College a good school?
Edmonds College has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Edmonds College?
Edmonds College has a total enrollment of 6,028 students.
Is there rental demand near Edmonds College?
Yes! Approximately 53% of students at Edmonds College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 3,201 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lynnwood area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology