Top Reasons to Attend South Seattle 
- 7,000 students representing nearly 100 different cultures and 50 different countries
- 55% of all American students begin their college and university programs at a community college
- Only minutes from downtown Seattle, Washington
- Intensive English language training with direct transfer into college programs
- University bound, career ready and Certificate degree programs
- High School Completion, customized programs and Summer study programs
About South Seattle
South Seattle Community College (SSCC) was established in 1969, and is located in beautiful West Seattle, just minutes from Alki Beach and downtown Seattle. South Seattle offers a panoramic view of the city skyline, Puget Sound waterfront and Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges.
South Seattle is a 2-year, state funded college, fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. SSCC has over 7,000 students and three campus locations representing nearly 100 different cultures and 25 different countries.
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- Seattle Community College (2004-2005)
- Number of Students: 7,500
- Number of International Students: 150
- Number of Countries represented at South Seattle: 100
SSCC Campus Facts
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| Compare Your Money $...* |
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| SEATTLE |
$1.00 |
| WA DC |
$0.60 |
| NYC |
$0.30 |
| San. Fran. |
$0.50 |
| LA |
$0.81 |
| DALLAS |
$1.30 | |
- Seattle Fast Facts…
- Seattle Population: Approx. 572,600
- Average Annual Income: Approx. $50,993
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- Top 5 Seattle Companies**:
- 1) The Boeing Company
- 2) Costco Companies, Inc.
- 3) Starbucks Coffee
- 4) Weyerhaeuser Company
- 5) Microsoft Corporation
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- Top 5 Jobs in Seattle**:
- 1) Aerospace Manufacturing
- 2) Information Tech
- 3) Tourism
- 4) Business Services
- 5) Logistics and International Trade
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| **SOURCE: City of Seattle Economic Forecast Outlook, 2004 |
Cost of Living - WHAT WILL YOU PAY?*
| City |
Housing (1bdrm) |
Food |
Transportation |
Entertainment and Expenses |
| Seattle, WA |
$550 |
$150 |
$34 |
$250 |
| Washington DC |
$1,100 |
$160 |
$70 |
$362 |
| New York, NY |
$1,600 |
$439 |
$60 |
$852 |
| San Francisco, CA |
$900 |
$385 |
$90 |
$528 |
| Dallas, TX |
$425 |
$115 |
$25 |
$72 |
Per month estimations
*SOURCE: www.infoplease.com, Highbeam Research Inc., Cost of Living Index and Rent.com, 2004 |
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Quality (ESL) English Language Programs – WHAT WILL YOU PAY?
| School |
Quarterly Cost (3 Months) |
| South Seattle Community College |
$2,300 |
| Shoreline Community College |
$2,497 |
| Tacoma Community College |
$2,530 |
| Green River Community College |
$2,570 |
Cost of Tuition – WHY PAY MORE?
| Colleges and Universities |
Tuition Fees Per Year |
Number of Credit Hours |
| South Seattle Community College |
$7,509.75 |
15 |
| University of Washington |
$17,916 |
15 |
| Seattle University |
$21,285 |
18 |
| Whitman College |
$26,870 |
18 |
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South Seattle’s Mission & Values
Click HERE to learn more about South Seattle’s Mission and Values for turning out successful students. Benefits of Attending a Community College
- Affordable Tuition! Tuition at South Seattle is more than 40% less expensive than major universities resulting in an average savings of $9,000 for 2-years of study at South Seattle.
- No TOEFL needed to enter; Earn college level credit in our Intensive English Program and go straight into university transfer programs upon graduation—no hidden fees or additional English classes to enter college
- Small class sizes (Average college class size: 15-22)
- Personal attention and ease into the American college system; know your professor by name and learn how to transition into an American university through South Seattle Community College’s University Tour program
Discover why our students love South Seattle Community College
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