Edmonds College is a public 2-year college in Lynnwood, Washington with 3,656 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $24,646 a year after grants and graduates 23% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Edmonds College acceptance rate and admissions
Edmonds College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Edmonds College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $4,953 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $11,225 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $18,426 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $33,944 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $24,646 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $24,646 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,298 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Edmonds College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 23% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $54,434 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,424 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 23% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Edmonds College majors and what graduates earn
Edmonds College awarded bachelor's degrees in 3 fields recently.
All 3 majors at Edmonds College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Social work | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer Programming | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Edmonds College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 125 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 25 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Certificate | 24 | n/a | $68,719 | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 21 | n/a | $53,288 | n/a |
| Phlebotomy and medical lab | Certificate | 21 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 20 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 14 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Construction trades | Certificate | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 3,656 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 57% women, 43% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Edmonds College?
No. Edmonds College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Edmonds College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $4,953 for in-state students and $11,225 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $24,646 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Edmonds College?
23% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Edmonds College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $54,434 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.