Description
Skagit Valley College
Skagit Valley College
Features
Founded in 1926, Skagit Valley College is located in Mount Vernon, Washington, where is known as “America’s Best Living City” by the New American Guide to Living in Small Cities. With a population of 20,000, metropolitan areas have the advantage of lower cost of living, better personal safety and friendly residents, and the natural environment is exceptionally beautiful. The area is adjacent to some resort and leisure areas and major cities such as Seattle and Vancouver, Canada. Students can visit these places on weekends or holidays. Skagit Valley College is a accredited institution that has taught and graduated since 1926. The college is a two-year public education institution that offers university transfer studies, comprehensive liberal arts studies, and technical and arts degrees. Skagit Valley College can study over 60 major courses and 25 technical courses.
The Basics
| Setting | An hour from downtown Seatle |
| School Type | USA Community College |
| Housing | Homestay, Apartment |
| School Website | http://www.skagit.edu/ |
| State | Washington |
| Nearest City | Seattle |
| Year Founded | 1926 |
| Admission Requirement | 16 years old and over |
| Academic Calendar | Spring/ Fall/ Winter |
| Level Offered | Associate degree, High School Completion |
| Enrollment | Approx. 4,000 students |
| International Students | Approx. 5% |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Map | Map link |
Student transfer records:
University of Washington, Washington State University, Penn State University, Arizona State University, University of Minnesota,
The school offers the Conversation Partner Program, which paves the way for an international student to meet an American student, giving them more opportunities to learn oral English and becoming familiar with the environment quickly.