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Apparel Design and Development

Learn more about studying Apparel Design and Development as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Associate
  • Duration
    2 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    8,232USD
  • Start date
    Jan, Apr, Jun, Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Seattle Central College says about their program:

The Apparel Design and Development program at Seattle Central College is the most technically oriented design program in the region with a reputation as a center for relevant and innovative learning. Our comprehensive curriculum prepares you with the professional skills to launch your fashion career.

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Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.

English proficiency

  • IELTS

    5.5

  • TOEFL

    60

  • Duolingo

    90

English proficiency waivers

  • Completion of English Composition at an accredited post-secondary institution in Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Canada (English-speaking provinces), Ireland, Kenya, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, or Zimbabwe
  • Completion of both primary and secondary education in Australia, Bahamas, Belize, Canada (English-speaking provinces), Ireland, Kenya, Malawi, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Zambia, or Zimbabwe

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$10,914 per year

Funding

Seattle Colleges Foundation scholarships:

  • Amount

    $5,000

  • Requirement

    Must have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA

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What is the cost of living near Seattle Central College?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect Seattle, Washington-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$2,448
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,956
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$297
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$86
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$73
Monthly public transport pass$108
Monthly grocery basket$273
Coffee shop drink$6
Cinema or cultural event ticket$18
Gym membership$87

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Seattle Central College

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements