Edmonds Community College

www.edmonds.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,826

2.66% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$9,572

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.82%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

5,606

44.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

34.6%

125 Graduates

About

Edmonds Community College is a higher education institution located in Snohomish County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Edmonds Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (442 degrees awarded), General Business (179 degrees), and Physical Sciences (43 degrees).

In 2021, 1,771 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Edmonds Community College. 53.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (695 degrees), 3.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (218 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Edmonds Community College is $3,826, which is $−4,142 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Edmonds Community College is $3,826, which is $−4,142 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,572.

In 2021, 28% of undergraduate students attending Edmonds Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 4% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,826

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Edmonds Community College was $3,826. The cost of tuition at Edmonds Community College is $−4,142 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Edmonds Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,572

2021 Value

11.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Edmonds Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,572. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Edmonds Community College grew by 11.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Edmonds Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,118

Room and Board

$930

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Edmonds Community College was of $11,118 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.23% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $930. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.33% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Edmonds Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

28% of undergraduate students at Edmonds Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 12% with respect to 2020, when 25% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Edmonds Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.82%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Edmonds Community College was 4.82%, which represents 24 out of the 498 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Edmonds Community College had a total enrollment of 5,606 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Edmonds Community College is 2,474 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,132. This means that 44.1% of students enrolled at Edmonds Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Edmonds Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43% White, 15.4% Asian, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.08% Black or African American, 7.17% Two or More Races, 0.571% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.499% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Edmonds Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (20%), followed by White Male (18.1%) and Asian Female (8.12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

44.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Edmonds Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,606 students. The full-time enrollment at Edmonds Community College is 2,474 and the part-time enrollment is 3,132. This means that 44.1% of students enrolled at Edmonds Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Edmonds Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2016 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Edmonds Community College was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Edmonds Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Edmonds Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,411 enrolled students
Asian
865 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
659 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Edmonds Community College is 43% White, 15.4% Asian, 11.8% Hispanic or Latino, 8.08% Black or African American, 7.17% Two or More Races, 0.571% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.499% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 315 students (5.62%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 129 more women than men received degrees from Edmonds Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Edmonds Community College is white (695 degrees awarded). There were 3.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (218 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Edmonds Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (442 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (179 degrees) and Physical Sciences (43 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Edmonds Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (303 degrees awarded), Legal (59 degrees), and Physical Sciences (43 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Edmonds Community College are Accountants & auditors (1,045,956 people), Other managers (790,638 people), Software developers (629,576 people), Financial managers (481,336 people), and Chief executives & legislators (399,082 people).

The most specialized majors at Edmonds Community College in 2021 are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (303 degrees awarded), Legal (59 degrees), Physical Sciences (43 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (452 degrees), and Business (471 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Edmonds Community College are Surgeons, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Edmonds Community College are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (303 degrees awarded), Legal (59 degrees), Physical Sciences (43 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (452 degrees), and Business (471 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Edmonds Community College are Computer Systems Design (1,012,111 people), Elementary & secondary schools (636,030 people), Banking & related activities (536,302 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (530,434 people), and Insurance carriers (454,551 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Edmonds Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
442 degree-majors awarded
General Business
179 degree-majors awarded
Physical Sciences
43 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Edmonds Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 442 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Edmonds Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

821

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

950

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 821 degrees were awarded to men at Edmonds Community College, which is 0.864 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (950).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Edmonds Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 167 degrees were awarded to men at Edmonds Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.607 times less than the 275 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 275 degrees were awarded to men at Edmonds Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.65 times more than the 167 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Edmonds Community College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
695 degrees awarded
Asian
218 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
186 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Edmonds Community College is white (695 degrees awarded). There were 3.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (218 degrees).

9.88% of degree recipients (175 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
376 degrees awarded
White Male
319 degrees awarded
Asian Female
126 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Edmonds Community College is white female (376 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (319 degrees).

Operations

Edmonds Community College employs 105 Instructors. Most academics at Edmonds Community College are Female Instructor (59), and Male Instructor (46).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Edmonds Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 194 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 61 employees, and Management with 58 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$12.5M - Federal
$5.97M - State
$8.73M - Local

As of 2021, Edmonds Community College received $12.5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $5.97M from state grants and contracts, and $8.73M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$44.4M

2021 Salaries

12.9%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Edmonds Community College paid a median of $44.4M in salaries, a 12.9% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.85M

Instructional Salaries

105

Number of Employees

In 2021, Edmonds Community College paid a total of $7.85M to 105 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

105 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

194 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Edmonds Community College was Instructor with 105 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Edmonds Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 194 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 61 employees, and Management with 58 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Edmonds Community College was Female Instructor with 59 employees, and Male Instructor with 46 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Edmonds Community College.