North Seattle College | Field Guide 2026

Dr. Rosie Rimando-Chareunsap

Dr. Rachel Solemsaas

  • Louise Chernin, chair
  • Colleen Echohawk, vice chair
  • Teresita Batayola
  • Rose Peralta

1970

Northeast and northwest Seattle, King County

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Over its rich, 56-year history, North Seattle College has solidified itself as one of the top transfer colleges in Washington and continually evolves to meet regional industry needs — including by offering six bachelor’s degrees and 60-plus professional-technical degrees and certificates that lead to competitive careers for our graduates.

With affordable and accessible programs, North Seattle College is primed to help people of all ages and backgrounds thrive with better jobs and new opportunities. Strong academic preparation and advising services, small classes, an innovative integrated studies program, broad e-learning options, and partnerships with four-year schools contribute to our students’ success.

Key Facts

  • Academic Transfer DTA & SciFocus DTA
  • Early Childhood Education AAS/BAS
  • Business DTA/MRP
  • Engineering, Computer Science, Physics and Atmospheric Sciences AS-T2
  • Professional Tech-Undecided

  • Headcount (all sources): 13,096
  • FTES (all sources): 4,430
  • Headcount (state-funded): 8,627
  • FTES (state-funded): 3,586

  • Apprentices: 104
  • Bachelor's: 538
  • I-BEST: 489
  • International: 453
  • Running Start: 729
  • Worker Retraining: 447

Student Profile

  • Academic/transfer: 25%
  • Basic skills: 10%
  • Workforce education: 21%
  • Other: 44%

Students of color: 40%

  • American Indian/Alaska Native: 2%
  • Asian: 15%
  • Black/African American: 12%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 14%
  • Pacific Islander: 1%
  • White: 41%

  • Full-time: 26%
  • Part-time: 74%

  • Students receiving need-based financial aid: 26%
  • Students with dependents: 32%

  • Female: 7,097
  • Male: 4,330
  • X: 114
  • Not reported: 1,555

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Points of Interest

North Seattle College offers six bachelor’s degree programs including a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, along with five Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Application Development, Early Childhood Education and the business programs Accounting with International Accounting, International Business, and Residential and Commercial Property Management. 

North’s bachelor’s programs have alumni at more than 150 different companies around the globe, including major technology companies, new startups, non-profits, international corporations, educational organizations, government agencies and more.

North’s Computer Science program has active engagement with industry partners, including recruiters and engineers at Amazon, Slalom, Microsoft, Expedia, Google, Avanade, Disney, Expeditors, Nordstrom, Starbucks, Philips, Premera, Salesforce, T-Mobile, and more.

While many graduates have continued their studies at such colleges as Dartmouth and UC Berkeley, most North students transfer to the University of Washington. In fact, North consistently ranks among the highest of all community colleges in the number of students who are accepted to the University of Washington’s main campus.

The strength of North’s transfer programs comes from our faculty’s dedication to student learning. Small class sizes and a smaller campus allow students to develop individual relationships with faculty and staff.

The Northgate Light Rail and John Lewis Memorial Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge make it easier for students to access North Seattle College. The bridge spans from the northeast corner of the North Seattle College campus and connects to the Northgate Link Light Rail station. The light rail and bridge improve access to communities, services, and opportunities on the east and west sides of Interstate 5 in Northgate and Licton Springs, helping knit together a thriving community.

Data is from the 2024-25 academic year. Reflects headcount unless otherwise noted. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

*Students of color percent based on unduplicated headcount. Students may be counted in more than one race, so race/ethnicity percentages may not total 100%. Percentages calculated on reported value.

**Excluding Running Start.