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Spokane Falls Community College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
On-time graduation rate 33%

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

One of the notable aspects of Spokane Falls 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 Falls 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Spokane Falls Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Spokane Falls Community College is reported to be 33%, 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 Falls 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 Falls 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, 62 of freshman students at Spokane Falls Community College received on average $4,541 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.

$4,541
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 185 29% $4,294 $794,423
Other Federal Grant 360 57% $2,854 $1,027,413
State Grant/Scholarships 246 39% $2,736 $672,995
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 72 11% $1,357 $97,731
Total Grant & Scholarships 396 62% $4,541 $1,798,139

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Spokane Falls 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 Falls Community College students is 33.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.5%.

33.3%

  • asian 33.3% 10 students
  • African American 13.9% 5 students
  • white 36.8% 327 students
  • unknown 28.9% 13 students
  • hispanic 25.4% 29 students
  • International Students 31.2% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 21.2% 17 students

Service Offerings

Spokane Falls 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 Falls 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