C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
B
Outcome Rating
68/100 · earnings-weighted

Shoreline Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Shoreline, Washington 98133
Shoreline Community College campus, Shoreline, WA
Shoreline Community College campus, Shoreline, WA. Photo: Joe Mabel, 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 (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 32%
Outcomes
D
44/100
Affordability
B
68/100
Resources
B
65/100
Experience
C+
61/100
Prestige
F
23/100

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

4,460
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
54%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$11,767
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Shoreline Community College ▼

41% 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
$748,155
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,913
1-Year Change
+1.1%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$52,009
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,123
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$12,021
Median debt at graduation
28.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
12.7%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 23% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 86th 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 Shoreline Community 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
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$78,372$106,288+71%#2 of 237#2$20,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,850$103,082+28%#95 of 962#148$15,997
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$28,804$47,363+7%#208 of 947#500$7,250

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 Shoreline Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $748,155
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,913/mo — vs ~$915/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98177 (2.5% cap, Shoreline)

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🏆 Where Shoreline Community College Ranks

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

#8
Music Technology
of 13 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,648 $6,690
Room $8,235
Total Cost (On-Campus) $28,322 $31,364

Financial Aid

47%
Receive Any Aid
26%
Receive Pell Grants
7%
Take Out Loans
$11,767
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$8,661
$30,001 - $48,000$8,042
$48,001 - $75,000$12,972
$75,001 - $110,000$13,853
$110,001+$18,258

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 349 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 219 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 128 grads/yr Music Technology 73 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 69 grads/yr Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician 61 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 54 grads/yr Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping 53 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 40 grads/yr Computer Science 25 grads/yr Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management 24 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 22 grads/yr Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician 21 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 17 grads/yr Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician 17 grads/yr Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller 14 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 14 grads/yr Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 13 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 13 grads/yr Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

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

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment
$83k/yr 7,000 jobs
Automotive service technicians and mechanics
$50k/yr 805,600 jobs
Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles
$48k/yr 10,300 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 122,800 jobs
Sound engineering technicians
$66k/yr 16,900 jobs

Student Demographics

4,460
Total Students
59%
Women
47%
Traditional Age (18-24)
41%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 32%
Hispanic 11%
Black 7%
Asian 13%
Two or More 7%
Non-Resident 14%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 14%
Off-Campus (Renters) 41%
With Family 44%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,842 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 40%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 40%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 47%
25-64 (Adult) 41%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Shoreline Community 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 Shoreline Community College?
Tuition at Shoreline Community College is $3,648 for in-state students and $6,690 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,767.
What is the graduation rate at Shoreline Community College?
The graduation rate at Shoreline Community College is 32%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Shoreline Community College a good school?
Shoreline Community College has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): 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 Shoreline Community College?
Shoreline Community College has a total enrollment of 4,460 students.
Is there rental demand near Shoreline Community College?
Yes! Approximately 41% of students at Shoreline Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,842 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Shoreline area.

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