Campus & Student Life at South Seattle College

Home to about 5,324 undergraduates in 2020, South Seattle 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, South Seattle offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by South Seattle can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our South Seattle Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

South Seattle 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 South Seattle Disability Services.

South Seattle for the Military

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

South Seattle offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, South Seattle does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at South Seattle College

South Seattle does not offer on-campus housing.

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

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

There were 5,324 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,585 (29.8%). Part-time attendance was 3,739 (70.2%).

South Seattle College is Ranked #634 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, South Seattle receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank South Seattle #634 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 South Seattle by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the South Seattle Diversity Guide.

South Seattle College Athletics

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

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