Paying for Seattle Central College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$5,058 3.97%	$5,547 3.60%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Seattle Central College (SCC) are $5,058 for Washington residents and $5,547 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is the same as last year (2023) at SCC.

42% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $7,197. It could cover 129.75% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,292 for Washington residents and $20,781 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

SCC's 4-year tuition is $22,872 for Washington residents and $26,183 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $132,873 for Washington residents and $136,184 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Seattle Central College is $5,058 for Washington residents and $5,547 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.97% for Washington residents and increased by 3.60% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($4,271) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,621.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of SCC is $5,259 for Washington residents and $5,747 for out-of-state students, a 3.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

SCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$4,865	$5,354	$15,900
2023-2024	$5,058	$5,547	$21,531
Change % 2023-2024	3.97%	3.60%	35.42%
2024-2025	$5,259	$5,747	$29,156

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at SCC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $124 for Washington residents and $141 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$119	$135
	2023-2024	$124	$141
	2024-2025	$129	$147

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at SCC?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at SCC is $22,872 for Washington residents and $26,183 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

SCC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$5,309	$5,573	$5,850	$6,140	$22,872
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$5,921	$6,319	$6,745	$7,199	$26,183
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$5,573	$5,850	$6,140	$6,445	$24,009
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$6,319	$6,745	$7,199	$7,684	$27,946
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$5,850	$6,140	$6,445	$6,766	$25,201
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$6,745	$7,199	$7,684	$8,201	$29,828
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$6,140	$6,445	$6,766	$7,102	$26,453
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$7,199	$7,684	$8,201	$8,753	$31,836
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$6,445	$6,766	$7,102	$7,454	$27,767
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$7,684	$8,201	$8,753	$9,342	$33,980

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $132,873 for Washington residents and $136,184 for out-of-state students.

SCC 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$29,602	$31,886	$34,348	$37,011	$132,873
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,213	$32,632	$35,252	$38,088	$136,184
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$31,886	$34,357	$37,020	$39,902	$143,192
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$32,632	$35,252	$38,088	$41,159	$147,130
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$34,357	$37,029	$39,911	$43,030	$154,355
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$35,252	$38,088	$41,159	$44,484	$158,982
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$37,029	$39,921	$43,040	$46,415	$166,432
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$38,088	$41,159	$44,484	$48,085	$171,816
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$39,921	$43,049	$46,425	$50,079	$179,500
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$41,159	$44,484	$48,085	$51,985	$185,713

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 42% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $104,085 for Washington residents and $107,396 for out-of-state students.

SCC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,405	$24,689	$27,151	$29,814	$104,085
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$23,016	$25,435	$28,055	$30,891	$107,396
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$24,689	$27,160	$29,823	$32,705	$114,404
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,435	$28,055	$30,891	$33,962	$118,342
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,160	$29,832	$32,714	$35,833	$125,567
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,055	$30,891	$33,962	$37,287	$130,194
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,832	$32,724	$35,843	$39,218	$137,644
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$30,891	$33,962	$37,287	$40,888	$143,028
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$32,724	$35,852	$39,228	$42,882	$150,712
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$33,962	$37,287	$40,888	$44,788	$156,925

	In-State	Out-of-State
Seattle Central College	$5,058	$5,547
University of Washington-Seattle Campus	$12,643	$41,997
Washington State University	$12,997	$29,073
Western Washington University	$9,286	$27,853
Eastern Washington University	$8,353	$25,892
Bellevue College	$4,305	$10,183