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Olympic College

  • C-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Bremerton, WA
  • 716 reviews
    C-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      C-
    2. Value
      C
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      D+
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      C
    8. Location
      B-
    9. Dorms
      NG
    10. Campus Food
      NG
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      A-
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    Olympic is a public college located in Bremerton, Washington in the Seattle Area. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,112 undergraduate students. The Olympic acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Manufacturing Engineering Technician, and Drafting and Design (CAD/CADD). Graduating 21% of students, Olympic alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $26,600.
    About Olympic College...
    Athletic Division
    NWAC
    Athletic Conference
    —
    Address
    1600 Chester Ave
    Bremerton, WA 98337
    Website
    olympic.edu

    Olympic College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
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    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    —
    High School GPA
    —
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $5,453/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $6,011/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    48%

    Academics

    Professors
    C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    19:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    76%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.76 responses
    54%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.74 responses
    58%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.73 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      676 Graduates
    • Manufacturing Engineering Technician
      576 Graduates
    • Drafting and Design (CAD/CADD)
      251 Graduates
    • Business
      131 Graduates
    • Welding
      130 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      127 Graduates
    • Nursing
      92 Graduates
    • Accounting Technician and Bookkeeping
      52 Graduates
    • Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling
      39 Graduates
    • Mental and Social Health Services
      35 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,112Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,364
    Undergrads Over 25
    36%
    Pell Grant
    29%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 6 responses
    Report
    • Diverse
      83%
    • Stressed
      17%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    Poll
    71%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.7 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.7 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 50 responses
    Report
    • Good place to start your education
      64%
    • OC is a better place to better yourself
      32%
    • Fast-paced
      2%
    • Mediocre
      2%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $33,200/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    21%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    76%
    National
    83%

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    Olympic College Reviews

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    The atmosphere for this community college is fairly antisocial, students come in to take classes and thats it. But it does have quite a bit of diversity, which includes a number of international students and a wide range of ages compared to other colleges, likely because of the high percentage of military/shipyard workers that attend it. Despite it being a community college there are a lot of very passionate and talented teachers. That makes up for all the other shortcomings, I've had better educators here than anywhere else. Another plus: the campus is beautiful! and is close to evergreen park and downtown bremerton where you can ferry over to Seattle.
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    I love Olympic College! It is such a friendly atmosphere. The students are so independent, but quick to help you if you need it. Being so young and in Running Start, naturally I would feel underpowered and undervalued by staff and peers. However, I feel quite the opposite. My professors and peers view me just as good as they view any other student. It might sound strange, but I feel like I blend in with the diversity of the college. I don't feel like an outsider. There are so many different religions, ethnicities, values, backgrounds, and ages of people that make me feel like I belong. Everyday I drive 35 minutes to and about an hour ack from Olympic College (OC), but the diversity and course content make the driving worth it. While the course content is challenging, it is not impossible and I have so many resources to keep me going. I have only had two not-so-fun professors, but the students made up for them.
    My experience at Olympic College was phenomenal. I attended classes on campus, as well as, online. Either way, instructors were helpful and understanding. I've never dealt with miscommunication. The instructors at Olympic College are well prepared for every lesson. Students have access to many resources to improve any homework or projects.

    Time for classes is flexible. Students can go to school and work full-time. There are classes in the morning, afternoon, and evening.
    My experience, I work at a middle school, I would attend evening classes. I'm grateful Olympic College.

    There are many options to get involved in the community at Olympic College. There are clubs to join; it's a great way to meet students from all over the country. There are also students from different countries. Students transferring from a different country, also have opportunities to learn and meet new people.