Olympic College

Overview

Olympic College, located in Bremerton, Washington, is a public two-year institution that was established in 1946. It lies within a small urban setting in close proximity to Seattle, offering students the benefits of a city environment along with ease of access to the natural landscapes of the Puget Sound region. The college's main campus is complemented by additional campuses in Shelton and Poulsbo. Academically, Olympic College provides a variety of programs with an emphasis on both vocational training and lower-division college transfer degrees. While known for its strong nursing and engineering programs, the college also offers a diverse spectrum of disciplines. The institution maintains an open admissions policy, catering to a broad range of educational goals and student demographics. Student housing is not provided on campus, thus attendees typically reside off-campus or commute. Olympic College fields athletic teams known as the Rangers, but it is not specifically renowned for an athletics program.

Olympic College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  2,900 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,005 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $3,927 plus fees of $275.