System Overview | Field Guide 2026

Nate Humphrey

  • Martin Valadez, chair, Pasco
  • Kady Titus, vice chair, Kennewick
  • Crystal Donner,  Everett
  • Mack Hogans, Kirkland
  • Chelsea Mason-Placek, Puyallup
  • Jay Reich, Seattle
  • Jeff Wagnitz, Olympia
  • Emily Yim, Mukilteo

Washington's 34 community and technical colleges make it possible for people of all ages and backgrounds to attend college right in their local communities. Our students can choose from a variety of options that fit them best — whether they want to train for a specific career, transfer to a university, or learn a skilled trade — and our colleges will support them all the way. The result is more economic opportunity for the people, communities, and businesses of Washington state.

Key Facts

  • Headcount (all sources): 307, 000
  • FTES (all sources): 157,911
  • Headcount (state-funded): 213,982
  • FTES (state-funded): 109,634

  • Apprentices: 12,161
  • Bachelor's: 8,299
  • Corrections: 4,759
  • I-BEST: 9,229
  • International: 8,749
  • Running Start: 36,738
  • Worker Retraining: 10,700