South Seattle College

Founded: 1970   Total Students: 15,000+

Int. Students: 119+

Overview

Attended by more than 45,000 students each year, Seattle College offers three unique campus environments located within the beautiful and vibrant city of Seattle: North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College.

For over 50 years, Seattle Colleges has been a popular choice for students from around the world looking to pursue higher education. Its main goal is to help students become well-prepared members of a global society by offering innovative educational opportunities at public community colleges. The community colleges offer many great benefits, including lower tuition and fees, smaller class sizes, dynamic and interactive teaching styles, and personal attention and support.

South Seattle College provides students opportunities to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree program, train for rewarding careers in professional/technical programs and learn English as a second language.

The International Programs (IP) Division provides a wide variety of services to international students including admissions, housing support, academic and immigration advising and personal counselling.

Though located within the city of Seattle, South Seattle College offers a relaxed and calm environment, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Faculty, staff and students alike take pride in the strong sense of community present at South Seattle College.

Situated near the open waters of Puget Sound, the campus features panoramic views of the Seattle skyline, expansive lawns, manicured gardens and access to several local nature trails. Students enjoy views of nearby Lincoln Park, bike rides to Alki Beach and water taxi trips to Pike Place Market.

Programs Offered in South Seattle College

  • Associate Degree
  • 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
  • Highlights

    College Rankings

    • #19 Best College Locations in Washington, Niche.com 2022
    • #16 Safest College Campuses in Washington, Niche.com 2022
    • #20 Colleges with the Best Student Life in Washington, Niche.com 2022
    • The average financial aid award each year is USD 4,000
    • 17:1 student to faculty ratio.

    Why Choose Seattle as Study Destination in the United States

    • #1 Best City for Business and Careers, Forbes 2019
    • #1 Best City for STEM, Wallet Hub 2021
    • #1 Best City for Outdoor Activities, Niche.com 2021
    • #1 Best City for Public Transportation, Wallet Hub 2019
      • #9 Best Place to Live, U.S News and World Report 2019

    Campus Detail

    Main Campus Address

    6000 16th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98106, United States