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
Majors Offered
63
Several-month certificate, 1-year certificate, and associate's degree are offered at Edmonds Community College.
Edmonds Community College deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers 63 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Computer Science, Office and Clerical Services, Management, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.
Student Retention
59%
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.
Edmonds Community College student retention rate is low at 59% (below Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.
Students to Faculty Ratio
62 : 1
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. Find out more about instruction at this college in the Faculty Info report.
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 students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.
Average tuition pricing is relatevely low, around $8,000 per year. The additional fees at Edmonds Community College not covered by tuition are around $300; which totals $8,300 per year.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits Accepted
Yes
The college will consider accepting 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) at entry.
The undergraduate application fee at Edmonds Community College is $19.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition fees; in addition, the application fee is non-refundable if the student is not accepted to this college.
If you want to receive more detailed information about admission 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 provides 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 roughly 100 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: roughly $4,500 per academic year.
Crime and Safety
Safety Grade
B-
Based on the college crime information, Edmonds Community College appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.
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