Edmonds College | 2023-25 Budget Requests

Edmonds' mission is: Teaching I Learning I Community. The college serves approximately 13,000 students annually, including approximately 800 international students from about 57 countries. Edmonds' program offerings includes four bachelor of applied science degrees (with approval to offer one more in 2024), 65 associate degrees, and 109 professional certificates in 30 programs of study. The college's robust athletics programs include baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and cross-country for men and women. In addition, the college offers a wide range of comprehensive offerings, including college credit in high school, basic education skills to receive a high school diploma/GED® or to prepare for college, short-term non-credit training, continuing education, online degrees and certificates, offered day, night, and weekend. Support services include child care, a campus food pantry, a 211 navigator, and mental health resources.

Print Edmonds' Page

Meet Ahmad Hilal Abid

Ahmad Hilal Abid immigrated to the US from Afghanistan when he was 16 and started his studies at Edmonds College in the ESL program. He has since earned his AA degree and is currently working on his paralegal transfer degree, hoping to continue his education at an Ivy League college. Ahmad is active both on and off campus, serving as a student leader and starting a nonprofit, the House of Wisdom, which offers free tutoring to children and adults in English, math, science, and social studies. He was one of three state recipients of the Governor’s Student Civic Leadership Award.

Legislative Priority: Expand Opportunity for Students and Employers

Fully funding our budget requests will have real returns for students like Ahmad Hilal Abid and for the communities and employers in our area. Students will learn from competitively-paid experts who choose to work at Edmonds College rather than pursue higher paying positions with private employers or K-12 schools. Our students will train for careers in robust workforce programs, with modern equipment and learning spaces that mirror their future work environments. We will be able to expand technology to bring a college education to more people in more ways, which is especially important for working adults. And, all our students will benefit from an inclusive environment where they are valued, supported and equipped to reach their goals.

Our Students

Total headcount: 12,589
Total full-time equivalent (FTE): 5,157
Full-time: 35%
Part-time: 65%
Students of color: 57%

Operating Budget Request

If the system’s operating budget request of $353 million is fully funded, Edmonds College will receive approximately $7.0 million in additional funding.

Capital Budget Request

If the system’s request is fully funded, Edmonds College will receive approximately $6,710,800 for operation, maintenance, infrastructure, repairs and minor improvements of its existing facilities, and $40,357,000 for construction of the Triton Learning Center.