| NSCC vs. Western Washington |
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|---|---|---|
#21 in Washington Community Colleges | Rankings* | #3 in Federal Region X Universities #6 in Washington Colleges |
| Public, four-years Baccalaureate/Associate's College | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| 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$9,286 Washington Residents $27,853 Out-of-State |
| - | Graduate Tuition | $13,456 Washington Residents $26,574 Out-of-State |
| Less$6,374 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,787 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT 27 ACT |
| - | Acceptance Rate | 92.69% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 29.31% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,675 | Total Enrollment | Larger14,747 |
| Smaller4,675 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger13,801 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 946 |
| Larger2,064 | Online Student Population | Smaller367 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower27% | Graduate Rate | Higher65% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| - | Retention Rate | 77% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,196) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculties | ||
| 17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 279 | Number of faculties | 962 |
| Lower$81,910 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$97,756 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.