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Shoreline College
A college in Washington State, USA, approximately 10 miles north of central Seattle and east of Shoreview Park. Shoreline Community College changed its name to Shoreline College in 2025.
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About the college and campus
The college opened in 1964, receiving 806 student applications. The original profile describes a campus of more than 80 acres, approximately 12,000 full-time and part-time students, and more than 100 professional and technical programmes and certificates. Some courses are short; others take up to two years.
The source mentions students from 45 countries, more than 140 annual scholarships and over USD 14.4 million in financial assistance. These figures and its claim of a US top-ten position have no dated ranking evidence in the source; they are not current statistics or a funding guarantee.
The second description highlights personal attention, academic support, an international teaching staff and a welcoming campus. The Pacific Northwest combines green landscapes with software (Microsoft, Adobe), biotechnology (Amgen, Zymogenetics), aerospace (Boeing), coffee (Starbucks, Tully’s), and medicine and research (University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center).
Study routes
The material lists four main routes: English as a Second Language (ESL), high school completion, university transfer, and professional and technical training. It also mentions CEO, WorkFirst, Running Start and Study Abroad. Advisers and support services help students develop an individual study plan.
- Business and management
- Healthcare and wellness
- Industrial technology
- Languages and communication
- Science, technology, engineering and mathematics
- Social sciences and public service
- Fine and performing arts
University transfer
The source compares an associate degree with the first two university years. Following transfer, students normally complete another two years towards a bachelor’s degree; some specialist subjects require additional coursework. Business, computing and engineering are listed as popular areas. Transfer depends on meeting the receiving university’s requirements and does not guarantee admission.
The undated list of previous admissions names the universities below. The source’s phrase “last year” cannot be assigned to the current year; the list is not a current guaranteed-transfer agreement.
- Michigan State University
- University of California, Berkeley
- University of Michigan
- University of California, Los Angeles
- New York University
- California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
- Cornell University
- Columbia University
- Texas A&M University
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- University of Texas at Austin
- Boston University
- Indiana University
- University of Oregon
- Purdue University
- University of Washington
- Seattle University
High school completion
International students can combine high school completion with college study and preparation for university. The source specifies three conditions: satisfactory academic standing, completion of Grade 9 or an equivalent, and a minimum age of 16. It states that this combined route did not require extra time for most students; current eligibility must be assessed individually.
English and ESL
The source describes English placement on arrival and assignment to an appropriate ESL group. At intermediate level, students could combine language study with academic classes. Teaching support and a balanced workload help students prepare for further study.
The original text did not require TOEFL for entry to this language route. It cited TOEFL 72 or IELTS 6.0 as exemption thresholds for ESL. These are the original publication’s thresholds: current English requirements, test-free entry and ESL exemptions must be confirmed for the chosen programme.
Accommodation and budget
The source describes homestays with an American family, apartments and rented houses, either independently or with other students. Information about available options is provided on campus and on the college website.
The original material claimed that community-college tuition and fees could be 50–70% lower than university costs. This comparison is not supported by a current budget. A non-resident student must demonstrate sufficient funds for study and living expenses and plan funding for the entire programme. Financial documents may also be required for the visa process.
Original budget: tuition for 15 credit hours — USD 3,761 per period / USD 11,283 per academic year; additional fees — USD 215 / 645; books — USD 175 / 525; total — USD 4,151 / 12,453. The source describes the year as three quarters but incorrectly labels its first column “semester”. The amounts are preserved without being presented as current fees.
This minimum estimate excludes additional travel, entertainment and leisure. Current accommodation, insurance and other mandatory expenses must be budgeted separately. Contact Interavers to discuss the study route, documents and budget.
International programmes: official Shoreline College website