ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ by the Numbers
Take a closer look at our student body, and see how ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ is unique from other community colleges. For starters, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ has the youngest median age and the highest percentage of students who want to transfer to earn 4-year degrees.

Top In-state Transfer Destinations
- UW Bothell - 48%
- UW Seattle - 15%
- Central Washington University - 9%
- Western Washington University - 9%
- Washington State University - 9%
The State of Washington does not maintain a database to show out-of-state transfers from community colleges
Median Student Age
20 years old
Breakdown by Race / Ethnicity
| Race / Ethnicity | Percent of Headcount |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| 2 Or More | 14% |
| Asian | 21% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Undisclosed | 7% |
| Black / African American | 4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | < 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | < 1% |
Other Student Facts
Full Time Students
56%
Part Time Students
44%
| Student | Percent of Headcount |
|---|---|
| Identify as LGBTQIA | This information is not collected by Washington state community and technical colleges. |
| Learning English as Another Language | 16% |
| First generation in their family to attend college | 23% |
| Received need-based financial aid | 20% |
| Are parents | 1% |
| Access Accessibility Services | 8% |
Average Class Size
21 students
(based on calendar year 2023, excludes internships, independent study, homeland security, and study abroad)
Student / Faculty Ratio
21:1
ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ Compared to Other State Community Colleges
Of the 34 colleges in the state, ÐÓ°ÉÔ´´ has the highest percentage of:
- Students who register with the intent to transfer (68% of students indicated their purpose for attending was to transfer to a university)
- Students who transfer to a 4-year institution in WA
- Students who transfer to the UW-Bothell
- Our Business graduates earn $12,000 more per year than those from the other colleges (6 years after entering college). 
- Our Information Technology graduates earn $17,000 more per year than those from the other colleges (6 years after entering college). 
All statistics are based on data provided by the state 2024-25 academic year.