South Seattle College

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,831

Cost of attendance at South Seattle 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

$4,831

Cost of attendance at South Seattle 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 South Seattle College was $7,547. 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 SSCC

SSCC net price calculator

$7,547

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 SSCC 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	$7,547	$1,612 (18%)	$6,768	$5,951	$7,922	$15,454
2021	$9,159	$328 (4%)	$6,948	$7,813	$11,167	$10,711	$11,222
2020	$8,831	$715 (7%)	$7,550	$7,965	$10,615	$12,154	$13,735
2019	$9,546	$1,113 (13%)	$8,543	$9,679	$10,797	$14,671
2018	$8,433	$1,212 (17%)	$7,064	$6,221	$10,520	$12,867
2017	$7,221	$495 (6%)	$5,840	$6,818	$9,589
2016	$7,716	$1,018 (15%)	$5,186	$7,130	$8,835
2015	$6,698	$196 (3%)	$4,727	$7,822	$8,433	$9,033
2014	$6,502	--	$5,231	$6,828	$9,877

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of South Seattle 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	$19,552	$617 (3%)	$4,831	$13,876	$845
2021	$18,935	$503 (3%)	$4,214	$13,876	$845
2020	$19,438	$102	$4,717	$13,876	$845
2019	$19,336	$445 (2%)	$4,717	$13,774	$845
2018	$18,891	$316 (2%)	$4,515	$13,551	$825
2017	$18,575	$15	$3,854	$13,896	$825
2016	$18,560	$1,128 (6%)	$4,130	$13,380	$1,050
2015	$17,432	No change	$3,824	$12,582	$1,026
2014	$17,432	$598 (4%)	$3,824	$12,582	$1,026
2013	$16,834	--	$3,824	$12,010	$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?: SSCC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $845.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, SSCC 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: $3,214

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,493
How much is SSCC application fees?: SSCC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: SSCC offers the following payment plans: Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

South Seattle 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 South Seattle College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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