The community and technical college system consists of 29 community colleges and 5 technical colleges. The colleges are aggregated into 30 districts. Each district has a local governing board of five trustees. The system provides postsecondary education services in three broad categories: academic transfer, workforce training, and basic skills for adults. These services are provided at hundreds of locations throughout the state. The system is governed by the nine member State Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
Agency Mission
The primary mission of Washington's community and technical college system is to build strong communities, individuals and families, and achieve a greater global competitiveness and prosperity for the state and its economy by raising the knowledge and skills of the state’s residents. The system continually seeks ways to reduce barriers and expand educational opportunities and attainment, providing the skill infrastructure our state needs and the bridge to prosperity that every Washingtonian deserves.
Request
5,184,892,000
Net change from current biennium
549,364,000 Increase
Percent change from current biennium
11.9% Increase
Operating Budget: Summary
Appropriated Funds
2021-23 Appropriations
Appropriated Funds
Expenditures
Amount
Estimated Balance
2019-21 Actual
2021-23 Estimated
2023-25 Proposed
7,300,000
7,300,000
General Fund - Federal
36,767,769
(500,000)
Employment Training Finance Account - Nonappropriated
146,724
500,000
500,000
(866,840,000)
Inst of Hi Ed-Grants/Contracts Acct - Nonappropriated
741,456,983
866,840,000
741,123,000
(6,000,000)
Inst of HI ED-Plant Account - Nonappropriated
6,000,000
2,300,000
(305,896,000)
Inst of Hi Ed-Dedicated Local Acct - Nonappropriated
282,222,905
305,896,000
318,845,000
(748,599,000)
Inst of HI ED-Operating Fees Acct - Nonappropriated
646,952,126
748,599,000
765,166,000
Inst of Hi Ed-Stores Account - Nonappropriated
51,755
(18,433,000)
Inst of Hi Ed-data Processing Acct - Nonappropriated
22,849,470
18,433,000
24,435,000
Inst of Hi Ed-printing Account - Nonappropriated
5,106,247
Inst of Hi Ed-other Facilities Acct - Nonappropriated
780,747
Inst of Hi Ed-motor Pool Account - Nonappropriated
1,275,013
Inst of Hi Ed-associated Students - Nonappropriated
76,113,048
Inst of Hi Ed-bookstore Account - Nonappropriated
18,298,714
Inst of Hi Ed-Parking Account - Nonappropriated
19,359,828
(21,901,000)
Comm/Tech College Innovation Accoun - Nonappropriated
33,323,003
21,901,000
22,944,000
Inst of Hi Ed-Food Services Account - Nonappropriated
6,499,130
Inst of Hi Ed-other Enterprises - Nonappropriated
50,591,735
Inst of Hi Ed-housing & Food Acct - Nonappropriated
33,449,692
Exceptional Faculty Award Endowment - Nonappropriated
