Campus & Student Life at Seattle Central College

Home to about 5,763 undergraduates in 2020, Seattle Central is a public college located in Seattle, Washington. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Seattle Central offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Seattle Central can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Seattle Central Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Seattle Central Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Seattle Central Disability Services.

Seattle Central for the Military

While not a "service academy", Seattle Central does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Seattle Central Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Seattle Central for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Seattle Central College

Seattle Central does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Seattle Central College

There were 5,763 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,068 (53.2%). Part-time attendance was 2,695 (46.8%).

Seattle Central College is Ranked #866 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Seattle Central is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Seattle Central #866 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Seattle Central by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Seattle Central Diversity Guide.

Seattle Central College Athletics

We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Seattle Central, but that information was not available.

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Seattle Central College Athletics