School Highlights
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building serves 50 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five years.
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Colors
Blue and White
Total Faculty
7 staff
156 staff
Student Body
The student population of Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building has declined by 24% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 63% over five years.
Total Enrollment
50 students
3,791 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
50 students
1,835 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
73 students
320 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
50 students
1,835 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
3%
19%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
47%
40%
% Hawaiian
42%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
86%
61%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
70%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building's ranking?
Northwest School of Wooden Boat Building ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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