Paying for Shoreline Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $4,388 3.10% $7,430 4.91%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Shoreline Community College (Shoreline CC) are $4,388 for Washington residents and $7,430 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,179 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
31% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,947. It could cover 80.04% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $22,375 for Washington residents and $25,417 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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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 Shoreline Community College is $4,388 for Washington residents and $7,430 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.10% for Washington residents and increased by 4.91% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($4,945) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,179.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Shoreline CC is $4,524 for Washington residents and $7,795 for out-of-state students, a 4.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Shoreline CC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,256 $7,082$22,092
2023-2024$4,388$7,430$23,172
Change % 2023-20243.10%4.91%4.89%
2024-2025$4,524$7,795$24,305

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 Shoreline CC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $111 for Washington residents and $211 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$118$215
2023-2024$111$211
2024-2025$104$207

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $23,172 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.89% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs decreased by 1.52% compared to the previous year.
The Shoreline CC's 2024 on-campus COA is $28,322 for state residents and $31,364 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,906 for state residents and $29,948 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Shoreline CC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$4,388
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$7,430
Room & Board$19,422$17,868
Personal Expenses$3,750$3,888
Books & Supplies$762
COA (In-State)$28,322$26,906
COA (Out-of-State)$31,364$29,948
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Shoreline CC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Shoreline Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Shoreline CC
In-StateOut-of-State
Shoreline Community College$4,388$7,430
Pierce College-Puyallup$4,148$4,590
Bates Technical College$5,569$11,518
South Puget Sound Community College$5,103$5,637
Shoreline Community College - CNC Machinists Program , Georgetown SSC$5,317$8,359
Shoreline Community College - Dental Hygiene$10,173$13,215
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