C
Average
Score: 53/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

North Seattle College

4-Year Public
📍 Seattle, Washington 98103
North Seattle College campus, Seattle, WA
North Seattle College campus, Seattle, WA. Photo: Iain Laurence, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 32%
Outcomes
C
51/100
Affordability
B
70/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
C
53/100
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

5,017
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$10,864
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near North Seattle College ▼

44% 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
$909,772
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,254
1-Year Change
+1.3%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$47,728
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$46,383
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$15,458
Median debt at graduation
32.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
13.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 78th percentile among similar 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 North Seattle College

Median pay of bachelor'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
Computer Programming—$106,639+28%#5 of 30#7—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$42,672$61,250+29%#22 of 680#69—
International Business$54,681—————

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 North Seattle College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $909,772
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,254/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98121 (3.9% cap, Seattle)

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🏆 Where North Seattle College Ranks

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

#17
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
of 43 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,458 $4,947

Financial Aid

76%
Receive Any Aid
27%
Receive Pell Grants
4%
Take Out Loans
$10,864
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$7,776
$30,001 - $48,000$7,002
$48,001 - $75,000$9,872
$75,001 - $110,000$14,819
$110,001+$16,377

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Early Childhood Education and Teaching 540 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 226 grads/yr Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 150 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 40 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 38 grads/yr Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 29 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 23 grads/yr Pharmacy Technician/Assistant 22 grads/yr Fine and Studio Arts Management 19 grads/yr Computer Science 17 grads/yr Computer Programming, Specific Applications 17 grads/yr Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation 14 grads/yr International Business/Trade/Commerce 12 grads/yr Real Estate 12 grads/yr Biomedical Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Network and System Administration/Administrator 9 grads/yr Computer Programming/Programmer, General 7 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 6 grads/yr Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking 5 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 5 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs
Kindergarten teachers, except special education
$61k/yr 117,200 jobs
Preschool teachers, except special education
$37k/yr 555,100 jobs
Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians
$34k/yr 12,300 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Student Demographics

5,017
Total Students
63%
Women
31%
Traditional Age (18-24)
44%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 33%
Hispanic 15%
Black 9%
Asian 10%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 44%
With Family 56%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~2,212 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 42%
Hybrid (Some Online) 18%
Fully Online 40%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 31%
25-64 (Adult) 58%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at North Seattle 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 North Seattle College?
Tuition at North Seattle College is $4,458 for in-state students and $4,947 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,864.
What is the graduation rate at North Seattle College?
The graduation rate at North Seattle College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is North Seattle College a good school?
North Seattle College has a Repit College Score of 53/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend North Seattle College?
North Seattle College has a total enrollment of 5,017 students.
Is there rental demand near North Seattle College?
Yes! Approximately 44% of students at North Seattle College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 2,212 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Seattle area.

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