Edmonds Community College is a medium, two-year, public school with 7,825 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1967 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Lynnwood, Washington.
Academic Offerings
Programs Offered
66
Several-month certificate, 1-year certificate, and associate degree are offered at Edmonds Community College.
Edmonds Community College deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers 66 programs including Chemical Engineering, Computer Graphics, Computer Programming, Legal Assistant, Medical Radiologic Technology, and Nursing.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Students to Faculty Ratio
62 : 1
Edmonds Community College student retention rate is low at 59% (below Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.
The graduation rate at Edmonds Community College is very low - 28%. Around 20% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to full-time faculty ratio at Edmonds Community College is a bit disappointing, 62:1.
Tuition and Loans
FAFSA Code for 2010/11
005001
If you wish to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the postsecondary institution code for Edmonds Community College is 005001. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.
Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible applicants. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.
Average tuition charges are relatevely low - around $8,000 a year. The additional fees at Edmonds Community College not covered by tuition are nearly $300, which comes to a total of $8,300 per year.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits Accepted
Yes
Edmonds Community College will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.
The undergraduate application fee at Edmonds Community College is $19.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or required fees. In addition, this application fee is non-refundable if the student is not admitted to this college.
If you want to request more details about studying at Edmonds Community College, call this school's general information office at (425) 640-1459 or check Edmonds Community College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Videos Available
16
Edmonds Community College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Edmonds Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.
Edmonds Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - around $4,500 annually.
Crime and Safety
Safety Grade
B-
Based on the college crime data, Edmonds Community College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.
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