Cascadia by the Numbers
Take a closer look at our student body, and see how Cascadia is unique from other community colleges. For starters, Cascadia has the youngest median age and the highest percentage of students who want to transfer to earn 4-year degrees.
Top Transfer Destinations
- University of Washington (all locations) – 46%
- Western Washington University - 9%
- Washington State University - 8%
- Arizona State University – 3%
- Central Washington University - 3%
Median Student Age
19 years old
Breakdown by Race / Ethnicity
| Race / Ethnicity | Percent of Headcount |
|---|---|
| White | 41% |
| Asian | 22% |
| 2 Or More | 14% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Undisclosed | 7% |
| Black / African American | 5% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | < 1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | < 1% |
Other Student Facts
Full Time Students
57%
Part Time Students
43%
| Student | Percent of Headcount |
|---|---|
| Learning English as Another Language | 15% |
| First generation in their family to attend college | 23% |
| Received need-based financial aid | 20% |
| Access Accessibility Services | 7% |
Average Class Size
22 students
(based on calendar year 2024, excludes internships, independent study, homeland security, and study abroad)
Student / Faculty Ratio
14:1
Cascadia Compared to Other State Community Colleges
- #1 transfer rate in Washington (Cascadia has an industry-leading 57% transfer rate)
- Top 5 for University of Washington transfers (70% of our in-state public university transfers enter the UW system)
- Top 5 for degree completion (66% of Cascadia transfer students earn their Bachelor’s degree within 6 years)
- Cascadia graduates consistently out-earn their peers across top industries:
- Information Technology: Earn $17,000 more per year than state average.
- Business: Earn $8,000 more per year than state average.
- Law, Public Safety, & Security: Earn $5,000 more per year than state average.
All of the above data is provided by the state board based on the 2025-26 academic year.