Seattle Central College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,670

Cost of attendance at Seattle Central College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,670

Cost of attendance at Seattle Central College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Seattle Central College was $7,433. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at SCCC

SCCC net price calculator

$7,433

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Washington and nationwide.

Washington's average	$9,196
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of SCCC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$7,433	$2,242 (43%)	$4,875	$6,034	$8,846	$10,104	$12,219
2021	$5,191	$757 (17%)	$4,132	$4,473	$7,159	$12,829
2020	$4,434	$257 (5%)	$2,506	$3,879	$7,694	$8,582	$10,449
2019	$4,691	$145 (3%)	$3,900	$5,427	$6,286	$8,720
2018	$4,546	$421 (8%)	$3,610	$5,282	$5,923	$8,204	$10,993
2017	$4,967	$1,184 (31%)	$4,335	$4,993	$7,906	$12,243
2016	$3,783	$1,170 (24%)	$2,809	$3,507	$7,867	$9,116	$11,358
2015	$4,953	$559 (10%)	$4,534	$5,799	$7,002
2014	$5,512	--	$4,839	$6,943	$8,578	$6,181

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Seattle Central College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$19,656	$617 (3%)	$4,670	$14,121	$865
2021	$19,039	$274 (1%)	$4,053	$14,121	$865
2020	$18,765	$720 (4%)	$3,779	$14,121	$865
2019	$18,045	$126	$3,669	$13,551	$825
2018	$18,171	$130	$3,795	$13,551	$825
2017	$18,301	$370 (2%)	$3,925	$13,551	$825
2016	$17,931	$430 (2%)	$3,891	$12,990	$1,050
2015	$17,501	No change	$3,893	$12,582	$1,026
2014	$17,501	$358 (2%)	$3,893	$12,582	$1,026
2013	$17,143	--	$3,893	$12,250	$1,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: SCCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $865.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, SCCC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $3,059

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,553
How much is SCCC application fees?: SCCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: SCCC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Seattle Central College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$116	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$116	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Seattle Central College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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