South Seattle College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,458

2023 Average Net Price

$8,596

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,295

26% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

26.3%

42 Graduates

About

South Seattle College is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at South Seattle College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (212 degrees awarded), Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (55 degrees), and General Business (30 degrees).

In 2023, 590 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at South Seattle College. 39.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 60.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (167 degrees), 1.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (132 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at South Seattle College is $4,458, which is $−7,733 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at South Seattle College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 49 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at South Seattle College is $4,458, which is $7,734 less than the national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,596.

In 2023, 20% of undergraduate students attending South Seattle College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,458

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at South Seattle College was $4,458. The cost of tuition at South Seattle College is $−7,734 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges ($12,192).

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

Average Net Price

$8,596

2023 Value

10.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 South Seattle College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,596. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of South Seattle College grew by 10.4%.

This chart compares the average net price of South Seattle 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

$10,383

Room and Board

$845

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at South Seattle College was of $10,383 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $845. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

20% of undergraduate students at South Seattle College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 13% with respect to 2022, when 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at South Seattle 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 South Seattle College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 49 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

South Seattle College had a total enrollment of 5,295 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at South Seattle College is 1,376 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,919. This means that 26% of students enrolled at South Seattle College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at South Seattle College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.7% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 9.22% Asian, 8.54% Black or African American, 5.46% Two or More Races, 0.491% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.378% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at South Seattle College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (15.8%), followed by Asian Male (12.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at South Seattle College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,295 students. The full-time enrollment at South Seattle College is 1,376 and the part-time enrollment is 3,919. This means that 26% of students enrolled at South Seattle College are enrolled full-time compared with 44% at similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,731 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
689 enrolled students
Asian
488 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at South Seattle College is 32.7% White, 13% Hispanic or Latino, 9.22% Asian, 8.54% Black or African American, 5.46% Two or More Races, 0.491% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.378% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 42.4% White, 27.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.9% 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, 1,512 students (28.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 122 fewer women than men received degrees from South Seattle College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at South Seattle College is white (167 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (132 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at South Seattle College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (212 degrees awarded), followed by Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (55 degrees) and General Business (30 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at South Seattle College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Mechanical Technologies (206 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (25 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (212 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at South Seattle College are Other managers (146,626 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (123,879 people), Postsecondary teachers (106,852 people), Physicians (100,909 people), and Other Physical Scientists (80,855 people).

The most specialized majors at South Seattle College in 2023 are Mechanical Technologies (206 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (25 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (212 degrees), Precision Production (17 degrees), and Agriculture (8 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 South Seattle College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Skincare specialists, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at South Seattle College are Mechanical Technologies (206 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (25 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (212 degrees), Precision Production (17 degrees), and Agriculture (8 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 South Seattle College are Elementary & secondary schools (606,104 people), Computer Systems Design (578,901 people), Banking & related activities (486,222 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (477,619 people), and Construction (417,031 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
212 degrees awarded
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
55 degrees awarded
General Business
30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at South Seattle College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 212 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

356

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

234

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 356 degrees were awarded to men at South Seattle College, which is 1.52 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (234).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 119 degrees were awarded to men at South Seattle College in Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology, which is 11.9 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 146 degrees were awarded to men at South Seattle College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.21 times more than the 66 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at South Seattle College is Female and White (40% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate/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, 11.9% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
167 degrees awarded
Asian
132 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
80 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at South Seattle College is white (167 degrees awarded). There were 1.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (132 degrees).

4.24% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
100 degrees awarded
Asian Male
82 degrees awarded
White Female
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at South Seattle College is white male (100 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (82 degrees).

Operations

South Seattle College has an endowment valued at nearly $27.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 639k (2.36%) compared to the 2.77% average return (416k on 15M) across all Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

In 2023, South Seattle College had a total salary expenditure of 79.3M. South Seattle College employs 70 No academic ranks. Most academics at South Seattle College are Male No academic rank (41), and Female No academic rank (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Seattle College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 55 employees, Management, with 41 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Endowment

$27.1M

2023 Endowment

282%

growth from 2022

South Seattle College has an endowment valued at about $27.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of South Seattle College grew 282% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.1M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at South Seattle College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges: Associates Dominant Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.97M - Federal
$7.68M - State
$5.82M - Local

As of 2023, South Seattle College received $1.97M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $7.68M from state grants and contracts, and $5.82M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$39.8M

2023 Salaries

41.3%

growth from 2022

In 2023, South Seattle College paid a median of $39.8M in salaries, which represents 50.2% of their overall expenditure ($79.3M) and a 41.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.0411% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 22.8% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges is 13M (33.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.08M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, South Seattle College paid a total of $5.08M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $533k (3.76%) for similar Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

70 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at South Seattle College was No academic rank with 70 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at South Seattle College were Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees, Management with 41 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at South Seattle College was Male No academic rank with 41 employees, and Female No academic rank with 29 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at South Seattle College.

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