Shoreline Community College, recently rebranded as Shoreline College, is a public 2-year institution founded in 1964 and located in Shoreline, Washington, just north of Seattle on the shore of Puget Sound. Serving approximately 10,000 students annually, Shoreline is one of the most internationally diverse community colleges in the United States, consistently ranking among the top 15 community colleges nationally for international student enrollment. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training programs across transfer, professional-technical, and continuing education pathways. Shoreline has a strong transfer agreement network with 4-year Washington state universities, making it a popular gateway to institutions like the University of Washington. The college is particularly well known for its international education program, its health sciences and dental hygiene programs, and its English Language Learning (ELL) offerings that attract students from over 50 countries. Located on a forested campus near the Puget Sound shoreline, Shoreline reflects the natural environment of the Pacific Northwest in both its physical setting and its brand identity. Students from 65 nations create a culturally rich campus community that is unmatched among community colleges of its size. The college is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and serves as a key access point to higher education for residents of North King County and Snohomish County.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$7905
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $7,905
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
