Edmonds College Photo - Edmonds Community College's Culinary Arts prepares students for positions as cooks, kitchen managers, servers and hosts. The college's newest offering is a one-year Baking certificate.

Best Snohomish County Community Colleges (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 community colleges serving 13,247 students in Snohomish County County, Washington.
The top-ranked community college in Snohomish County, WA is Everett Community College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Washington is 79% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), and the student:teacher ratio is 26:1.

Top-Ranked Snohomish County Community Colleges (2026)

College
Location
Quick Facts
Everett Community College
Public
2000 Tower Street
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 388-9100
Enrollment: 6,698 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Acceptance rate: 30% In-state tuition: $3,852 Out-state tuition: $9,261 Minority enrollment: 55%
Edmonds College
Edmonds College Photo - Edmonds Community College offers Associate of Science degrees with areas of emphasis in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology and Earth Science, Physics, Computer Science, General Pre- Engineering, and the Pre-Engineering areas of Bioengineering: Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Industrial, and Materials Science.
Public
20000 68th Ave W
Lynnwood, WA 98036
(425) 640-1459
Enrollment: 6,549 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Acceptance rate: 50% In-state tuition: $4,462 Out-state tuition: $9,697 Minority enrollment: 68%
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Community Colleges in Snohomish County, WA (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1615 75th Street Sw, Suite 220
Everett, WA 98203
(425) 583-0200
Enrollment: 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Acceptance rate: 89% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Snohomish County, WA?
There are 2 community colleges serving 13,247 students in Snohomish County, WA.
What is the community college acceptance rate in Snohomish County, WA?
The average community college acceptance rate in Washington is 79% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community colleges in Snohomish County, WA?
Community colleges in Snohomish County, WA have approximately 61% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic and Asian.

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