| NSCC vs. Washington State |
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|---|---|---|
#21 in Washington Community Colleges | Rankings* | #146 in National Universities #7 in Washington Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$5,058 Washington Residents $5,547 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$12,997 Washington Residents $29,073 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $14,400 Washington Residents $29,567 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,374 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,881 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 83.10% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 24.75% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,675 | Total Enrollment | Larger27,539 |
| Smaller4,675 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger22,612 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 4,927 |
| Smaller2,064 | Online Student Population | Larger4,255 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower27% | Graduate Rate | Higher62% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| - | Retention Rate | 81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,450) | |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 279 | Number of faculties | 1,836 |
| Lower$81,910 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$96,937 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.