Shoreline Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,648

6.03% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,767

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,460

45.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

32.4%

83 Graduates

About

Shoreline Community College is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Shoreline Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (413 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (113 degrees), and General Business (34 degrees).

In 2023, 1,129 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Shoreline Community College. 53% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 47% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (440 degrees), 2.99 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (147 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Shoreline Community College is $3,648, which is $−4,605 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Shoreline Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 403 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Shoreline Community College is $3,648, which is $4,605 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,767.

In 2023, 28% of undergraduate students attending Shoreline Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,648

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Shoreline Community College was $3,648. The cost of tuition at Shoreline Community College is $−4,605 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Shoreline Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,767

2023 Value

24.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Shoreline Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,767. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Shoreline Community College grew by 24.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Shoreline Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$18,162

Room and Board

$702

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Shoreline Community College was of $18,162 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 64.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $702. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 25.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Shoreline Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

28% of undergraduate students at Shoreline Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.68% with respect to 2022, when 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Shoreline Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Shoreline Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 403 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Shoreline Community College had a total enrollment of 4,460 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Shoreline Community College is 2,017 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,443. This means that 45.2% of students enrolled at Shoreline Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Shoreline Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.2% White, 13.2% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.42% Two or More Races, 7.33% Black or African American, 0.448% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Shoreline Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (14.4%), followed by White Male (14%) and Asian Female (7.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

45.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shoreline Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,460 students. The full-time enrollment at Shoreline Community College is 2,017 and the part-time enrollment is 2,443. This means that 45.2% of students enrolled at Shoreline Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Shoreline Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

54%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Shoreline Community College was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Shoreline Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Shoreline Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,435 enrolled students
Asian
588 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
508 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Shoreline Community College is 32.2% White, 13.2% Asian, 11.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.42% Two or More Races, 7.33% Black or African American, 0.448% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 612 students (13.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 67 more women than men received degrees from Shoreline Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Shoreline Community College is white (440 degrees awarded). There were 2.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (147 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Shoreline Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (413 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (113 degrees) and General Business (34 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Shoreline Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (21 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (89 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shoreline Community College are Elementary & middle school teachers (59,586 people), Other managers (56,765 people), Software developers (41,281 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (19,292 people), and Secondary school teachers (18,310 people).

The most specialized majors at Shoreline Community College in 2023 are Science Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (21 degrees), Engineering Technologies (89 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (96 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (413 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shoreline Community College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Shoreline Community College are Science Technologies (32 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (21 degrees), Engineering Technologies (89 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (96 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (413 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Shoreline Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (292,542 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (163,927 people), Computer Systems Design (133,759 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (84,296 people), and Construction (83,598 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Shoreline Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
413 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
113 degrees awarded
General Business
34 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Shoreline Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 413 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Shoreline Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

531

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

598

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 531 degrees were awarded to men at Shoreline Community College, which is 0.888 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (598).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Shoreline Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 162 degrees were awarded to men at Shoreline Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.645 times less than the 251 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 251 degrees were awarded to men at Shoreline Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.55 times more than the 162 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Shoreline Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Shoreline Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.02% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
440 degrees awarded
Asian
147 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
130 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Shoreline Community College is white (440 degrees awarded). There were 2.99 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (147 degrees).

6.38% of degree recipients (72 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
226 degrees awarded
White Female
214 degrees awarded
Asian Female
81 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Shoreline Community College is white male (226 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (214 degrees).

Operations

Shoreline Community College employs 118 No academic ranks. Most academics at Shoreline Community College are Female No academic rank (73), and Male No academic rank (45).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shoreline Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 86 employees, Management, with 49 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 19 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.74M - Federal
$3.24M - State
$2.42M - Local

As of 2023, Shoreline Community College received $1.74M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.24M from state grants and contracts, and $2.42M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$36.8M

2023 Salaries

8.69%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Shoreline Community College paid a median of $36.8M in salaries, a 8.69% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.58% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 2.6% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.59M

Instructional Salaries

118

Number of Employees

In 2023, Shoreline Community College paid a total of $9.59M to 118 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

118 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

86 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Shoreline Community College was No academic rank with 118 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Shoreline Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 86 employees, Management with 49 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 19 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Shoreline Community College was Female No academic rank with 73 employees, and Male No academic rank with 45 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Shoreline Community College.

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