Public

Medium

Seattle Central College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate65%

At Seattle Central, the bigger opportunity is planning a smart, affordable path through college, not treating admission as the finish line. With a 65% acceptance rate and test-optional policy, you can be strategic about testing: submit scores if they add clear strength, but prioritize strong grades, required materials, and deadlines.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Seattle Central College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Seattle Central College enrolls 5,396 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Seattle Central has a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Its location in Seattle gives students access to a city-based college environment while studying at a mid-sized public institution.

Location

Seattle, WA

Undergrad Enrollment5,396

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio17:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

SAT score card showing a 1520 score with an unlocked lock

Unlock your future with Acely

Adaptive SAT and ACT practice that meets you where you are and gets you to your target score.

Start your free trial

Key Seattle Central College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 31

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Seattle Central, take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for a superscore-focused retake. Since Regular Decision is due August 31, fall senior-year retakes will generally be too late, so have any score you want considered ready before that date.

Want to improve your scores and unlock scholarships at Seattle Central College?

Higher test scores can mean bigger merit awards. Acely helps you get there faster.

Start your free trial

What you'll actually pay

Seattle Central’s in-state tuition is $4,772, while out-of-state tuition is $10,911. The FAFSA priority deadline for financial aid consideration is March 15.

In-State Tuition$4,772

Out-of-State Tuition$10,911

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Seattle Central's out-of-state tuition is $10,911, compared with $4,772 for in-state tuition. Because it is a public college, what students pay can vary significantly based on tuition category, fees, books, living costs, and financial need. Students should use Seattle Central’s net price tools and financial aid process to estimate their actual out-of-pocket cost.