Paying for SCC
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$5,354 ($4,865)
Off-campus Living Costs
$21,531
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$135 ($119)
The 2024 tuition & fees of Seattle Central College are $4,865 for Washington residents and $5,354 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Washington, its tuition & fees are very inexpensive (average tuition: $11,682).
Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bellingham Technical College and Clark College, tuition & fees of Seattle Central College is relatively inexpensive where the average tuition & fees of the schools are $7,623.
The average living cost of the school is $21,531 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the SCC's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2024 Tuition & fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Seattle Central College are $4,865 for Washington residents and $5,354 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees stay same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,453 | $326 |
| 2021 | $3,727 | $326 |
| 2022 | $4,344 | $326 |
| 2023 | $4,947 | $407 |
| 2024 | $5,354 | $0 |
Living Costs
The 2024 average living cost is $21,531 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 35.42% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $10,568 | $3,553 |
| 2021 | $10,568 | $3,553 |
| 2022 | $10,568 | $3,553 |
| 2023 | $12,321 | $3,579 |
| 2024 | $17,952 | $3,579 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $900 at Seattle Central College. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $865 |
| 2021 | $865 |
| 2022 | $865 |
| 2023 | $900 |
| 2024 | $900 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Seattle Central College is $119 for Washington residents and $135 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Washington Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $105 | $105 |
| 2021 | $113 | $113 |
| 2022 | $116 | $116 |
| 2023 | $119 | $135 |
| 2024 | $119 | $135 |