College Search
Shoreline College

Shoreline College

Shoreline, WA · Suburb · 3,046 students
4
Year
Public
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Nestled on a scenic, wooded 83-acre campus just north of Seattle, Shoreline Community College is highly regarded for its exceptional university transfer rates—particularly to the University of Washington—and its vibrant, globally diverse student body. The college is academically renowned for its top-tier Nursing and Health Sciences division, its nationally recognized, manufacturer-supported Automotive Service Technology program, and its robust STEM pathways. Adding to its appeal is a dynamic campus experience that includes over 40 active student clubs and the rare community college perk of modern, on-campus residence halls that foster a supportive and highly inclusive residential lifestyle.


Wikipedia:Shoreline Community College, officially Shoreline College, is a public community college in Shoreline, Washington. It is located in a residential area east of Shoreview Park. The college contains over 80 acres and continuously serves 12,000 full- and part-time students. It opened in 1964 and offers Associate's degree and certificate programs as well as one Bachelor's degree program.

Location
Shoreline, WA, 98133-5696 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
21 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$16,671
Out-of-state COA
$19,461
Avg net price
$8,585
In-state tuition
$5,115
Out-of-state tuition
$7,905
Books & supplies
$528/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,390
$30–48k
$7,997
$48–75k
$10,321
$75–110k
$12,323
$110k+
$16,328
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

Wondering if Shoreline College is the right fit for you?

Scout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Essay Requirements

This school does not appear to use the Common Application. Check the school's admissions website directly for essay requirements and application instructions.

See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.

Outcomes
Graduation rate
29%
Transfer-out rate
15%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
42%
Transferred
28%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
30%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,123
Median earnings (10yr)
$52,009
Median debt
$12,021
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,150$12,834
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,035
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
13
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
13%
First-generation
40%
Median family income
$21,253
Independent students
60%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
27.0
Part-time students
49%
Race & ethnicity
White
31%
Hispanic
12%
Black
8%
Asian
13%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
15%
Unknown
14%
Institutional
Endowment
$5M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
98%
Avg faculty salary
$9,037/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,342
Federal loan rate
4%

Wondering if Shoreline College is the right fit for you?

Scout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Get your college list →See a sample report first