North Seattle College
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Former names | North Seattle Community College (1970–2014) |
|---|---|
| Type | Public college |
| Established | 1970 |
Parent institution | Seattle Colleges District and Washington Community and Technical Colleges |
| Accreditation | NWCCU |
| President | Rachel Solemsaas |
Academic staff | 318 |
Administrative staff | 174 |
| Students | 17,994 |
| Location | , Washington , U.S. 47°41′57″N 122°20′00″W / 47.69917°N 122.33333°W |
| Campus | urban |
| Mascot | Star the Pacific Tree Frog |
| Website | northseattle |
Location in the United States
North Seattle College (NSC or North Seattle) is a public college in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is one of three colleges comprising the Seattle Colleges District and part of the Washington Community and Technical Colleges system.
Founded 55 years ago in 1970, NSC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and offers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, university transfer, and certificate programs, as well as continuing education and college preparation programs.
In March 2014, the board of trustees of the Seattle Community Colleges District voted unanimously to change the name of the district to "Seattle Colleges" and North Seattle Community College became North Seattle College.