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Spokane Community College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
On-time graduation rate 32%

Located in Spokane, Washington, Spokane Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Spokane Community College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Spokane Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Spokane Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Spokane Community College is reported to be 32%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,826

Cost of attendance at Spokane Community 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

$5,135

Cost of attendance at Spokane Community 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 Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 63 of freshman students at Spokane Community College received on average $6,919 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,919
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 405 48% $4,492 $1,819,221
Other Federal Grant 437 52% $4,818 $2,105,609
State Grant/Scholarships 452 53% $3,400 $1,536,802
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 60 7% $1,107 $66,405
Total Grant & Scholarships 536 63% $6,919 $3,708,816

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Spokane Community College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Spokane Community College students is 32.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.6%.

32.4%

  • asian 35.7% 5 students
  • African American 18.2% 4 students
  • white 36.3% 278 students
  • unknown 29.2% 21 students
  • hispanic 15.9% 11 students
  • International Students 15.8% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 22.8% 13 students

Service Offerings

Spokane Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Spokane Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training