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Seattle Colleges
For over 50 years, Seattle Colleges (North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College) has been a popular destination for students from around the world looking to pursue higher education. We’ve made it our goal to help students become well-prepared members of a global society by offering innovative educational opportunities at our public community colleges. Enrolling at a community college offers many great benefits, including lower tuition and fees, smaller class sizes, dynamic and interactive teaching styles, and personal attention and support.
Whether you want to improve your English language skills, begin your bachelor’s degree, or earn your high school diploma, Seattle Colleges is a great place to start.
Price starting from
$4,502
Seattle Colleges
Academic Programs
At Seattle Colleges, choose from a wide variety of quality programs designed to help you achieve your individual academic goals. Whether you are looking to start a bachelor’s degree, earn a high school diploma, prepare for a technical career, improve your English language skills, or beyond, Seattle Colleges will get you where you want to go.
Programs
- University Transfer
- Career Training
- IP Short-Term Certificate
Seattle Colleges
School features
Programs for every goal
At Seattle Colleges, choose from a wide variety of quality programs designed to help you achieve your individual academic goals. Whether you are looking to start a bachelor’s degree, earn a high school diploma, prepare for a technical career, improve your English language skills, or beyond, Seattle Colleges will get you where you want to go.
Seattle Colleges
Our Courses
Seattle Colleges
High School Completion Plus
A fast-track program that allows students (minimum age 16) to earn a Washington State High School Diploma and a college Associate Degree simultaneously. Students take college-level courses that count for both high school requirements and college credit, saving up to two years of time and money.
Course length
WITH STUDENT VISA
24 months (typically)
Available starts
Winter (January), Spring (April), Summer (June), Fall (September).
Schedule (weekdays)
Morning class: Varies based on selected college classes.
Afternoon class: Varies based on selected college classes.
Course hours per week: 15 - 20 (Standard full-time college load)
Other features
Higher education prep elective class
Accelerated Pathway to obtain a High School Diploma and an Associate Degree at the same time.
12 weeks
24 weeks
BEGINNER
QUARTERS 1-6: Students engage directly in college coursework (e.g., English 101, College Math, History). These credits dual-apply to fulfill the missing high school requirements and the Associate degree requirements. There are no "high school" classes; students learn alongside college peers.
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Campuses & Location
Seattle, Washington
Seattle, located in Washington state, sits in the beautiful Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Some of the largest companies in the world are either headquartered or have offices in the Seattle area, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.
In addition to the area’s thriving economy, which attracts people from all over the U.S., the cultural and recreational opportunities are similarly world class. The unique, natural beauty that surrounds the city is some of the most picturesque landscape in the country. Three national parks are within driving distance, and the Puget Sound and Pacific Ocean offer the chance to explore the area by sea.
Between a vibrant arts community, restaurants serving incredible food from all over the world, and unmatched outdoor recreational possibilities, students at Seattle Colleges have plenty to discover and explore outside the classroom.
1 – 7 mins from public transport
Seattle, Washington
Seattle, located in Washington state, sits in the beautiful Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Some of the largest companies in the world are either headquartered or have offices in the Seattle area, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.
In addition to the area’s thriving economy, which attracts people from all over the U.S., the cultural and recreational opportunities are similarly world class. The unique, natural beauty that surrounds the city is some of the most picturesque landscape in the country. Three national parks are within driving distance, and the Puget Sound and Pacific Ocean offer the chance to explore the area by sea.
Between a vibrant arts community, restaurants serving incredible food from all over the world, and unmatched outdoor recreational possibilities, students at Seattle Colleges have plenty to discover and explore outside the classroom.
1 min from the bus stop
Seattle, Washington
Seattle, located in Washington state, sits in the beautiful Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Some of the largest companies in the world are either headquartered or have offices in the Seattle area, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.
In addition to the area’s thriving economy, which attracts people from all over the U.S., the cultural and recreational opportunities are similarly world class. The unique, natural beauty that surrounds the city is some of the most picturesque landscape in the country. Three national parks are within driving distance, and the Puget Sound and Pacific Ocean offer the chance to explore the area by sea.
Between a vibrant arts community, restaurants serving incredible food from all over the world, and unmatched outdoor recreational possibilities, students at Seattle Colleges have plenty to discover and explore outside the classroom.
1 min from the bus stop
Accommodation
Available accommodations
Homestay & On-campus housing
Homestay or on-campus housing is available.
Homestays allow students to experience local culture and practice English in a family environment. Prices range from $325 to $400/week.
In addition to homestays, on-campus housing is also available for students who prefer more independence. Prices range from $1,000 to $1,500/month.
If you’re interested in exploring other accommodation options, please feel free to take a look at our other accommodation options.
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Student demographics
Students come from all over the world to study at this school.