About OC
Founded in 1946, Olympic College is a public two-year community college that educates more than 12,000 students a year in a wide range of ages and with diverse backgrounds. The college has three campuses in Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Shelton, and serves a population of 280,000 residents living in Kitsap and Mason Counties. The institution provides opportunities to all students that want to attend and helps build skills for the next phase of their life or career.
A Strong Reputation
Olympic College has a strong reputation for quality and excellence. Highly qualified faculty and staff are committed to providing students with the best educational experience possible. About 25 percent of faculty hold doctorate degrees and all professional-technical faculty have industry experience. Students go to Olympic College to fulfill a variety of goals. Check out college facts and figures to read more.
Students achieve many of their goals by attending Olympic College. Read stories in their own words here.
In recent years, the college has undergone many changes including the construction of a new Science-Technology building at the Bremerton campus, expansion of services at its Poulsbo and Shelton campuses, and the addition of a bachelor's of science in nursing degree. A new Humanities and Students Services building is currently under construction and will be completed in 2010. Updated information on new and expanding programs, outstanding faculty, and top students is available here or read stories about the college that have appeared in the media.
Olympic College has three campuses and co-located training sites located in Kitsap and Mason Counties. A range of academic, professional-technical and developmental programs are available at these locations serving the needs of students pursuing associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, certification, employment retraining and job skill updates.
Olympic College Bremerton is centrally located in Bremerton, Washington on a 33-acre site with spectacular views of the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier.
Olympic College Poulsbo is a 20-acre campus located in North Kitsap County providing convenience for students from Bainbridge Island and the northern part of the Kitsap Peninsula. A variety of credit and non-credit courses are available at this award-winning facility.
Olympic College Shelton is a 27-acre campus located in Mason County. The award-winning facility is located on park-like grounds that feature computer labs, a media center, student services, study and social areas, and the Johnson Library.