EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
20000 68th Avenue West • Lynnwood, WA 98036 • www.edcc.edu
President: Dr. Jean Hernandez, 425-640-1515, jean.hernandez@edcc.edu
Trustees: Quentin Powers, chair; Tia Benson Tolle, Diana Clay, Carl Zapora,
Omar Abdulla (student trustee)
KEY FACTS (Data from 2014-2015 academic year unless otherwise noted)
Year Founded: 1967
Service Area: Snohomish County
Legislative Districts: 1, 21, 32, 38, 44
Programs: 68 associate degrees,
58 professional certificates in
29 programs of study.
Highest Enrolled Programs:
• Associate of Arts/Associate of
Science
• Allied Health (pre-nursing degree)
• Paralegal
• Business/Accounting
• Construction Management
• Computer Information Systems
• Culinary Arts
Enrollment:
Headcount (all sources)
FTES (all sources)
Headcount (state-funded)
FTES (state-funded)
18,522
8,586
11,254
4,903
Students in Selected Programs
(Headcount):
Corrections879
I-BEST203
International Students
2,188
Running Start
844
Worker Retraining
431
STUDENT PROFILE — STATE FUNDED
Enrollment by course intent
Attendance
33+43+186 63+37
6%
pre-college
18%
basic
skills
33%
workforce
education
43%
academic/
transfer
37%
full-time
63%
part-time
Ethnicity:*
Asian/Pacific Islander
22%
African American
10%
Native American
2%
Hispanic15%
Other, Multiracial
0%
White/Caucasian55%
Median Age:28
Gender:
Female58%
Male42%
* May not add up to 100% because
students may be counted in more
than one race.
Family and Finances:
Students receiving
need-based financial aid in
eligible programs
37%
Students who work
43%
Students with children
34%
POINTS OF INTEREST
Leader in STEM
(Science,Technology,
Engineering and
Mathematics)
With 19 National Science Foundation grants totaling more than $13 million over the past decade, Edmonds
Community College has emerged as a leader in STEM teaching and learning. Flagship programs — including
Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) and Relationships in Science Education (RISE) —
use innovative practices to recruit, retain and complete a diverse and growing population of STEM students.
Active community outreach and on-campus activities expose K-12 students and parents to STEM programs
and career opportunities. Orientation programs and a dedicated study room provide students with a place
to connect and access academic supports critical to their success.
Aerospace Edmonds Community College partners with local businesses like The Boeing Company, Giddens Industries
and Advanced and Crane Aerospace to match training to employer needs. Students learn about composite materials
Manufacturing and engineering technology and prepare for either entry-level positions or transfer into bachelor’s degree
programs. Students also gain business skills for manufacturing careers. The college has a well-equipped
engineering technology lab and houses the National Resource Center for Materials Education Technology
Education (MatEdU), which provides materials technology curricula nationwide. Edmonds Community
College also operates the Washington Aerospace Training and Research (WATR) Center, offering
accelerated, industry-specific, entry-level training in aerospace manufacturing.
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Military and Veteran A Military Friendly School since 2011, Edmonds Community College has a proud history of helping veterans
Support transition from military to civilian life. The Veterans Resource Center provides resources and support services
to veterans and active duty service members and provides a comfortable place for study, camaraderie and
success. Through the Boots to Books and Beyond Campaign, the college foundation raised $1 million to
support critical resources, services and activities. President Jean Hernandez was awarded the Patriot Award
from the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve and is dedicated to keeping Edmonds Community
College Vet Strong.