At Spokane Community College, we strive to provide our community accessible and affordable educational opportunities responsive to the needs of our diverse population.
School Highlights
Spokane Community College serves 6,890 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 90%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 6,890 students
In-state tuition: $3,512
Out-state tuition: $8,702
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 95%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Spokane Community College has declined by 32% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Spokane Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,890 students
3,720 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
3,523 students
1,814 students
# Part-Time Students
3,367 students
1,906 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
607 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,523 students
1,814 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,367 students
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
8%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
5%
10%
% Hawaiian
56%
46%
% Two or more races
26%
11%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.73
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.3237%
0.3575%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,600
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,512 is less than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,702 is more than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,512
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,702
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
SCC is one of the top community colleges in the state: outstanding
professional/technical programs in many high-demand fields; lively
arts and sciences classes that constantly challenge students to
reach out and explore the world; instructors who skillfully combine
high academic expectations with a caring, personalized approach
emphasizing student success; and a staff that consistently
demonstrates its unshakable commitment to student service. Located
at the corner of Mission Avenue and Greene Street in east Spokane,
SCC is highly regarded for its professional-technical programs,
including specialties in health sciences; information technology;
industrial, manufacturing and automotive technology; hospitality
and culinary arts; building trades; and agriculture and natural
resource management. The college also has a strong educational
tradition in the liberal arts. The campus includes 23
administrative, academic, and support buildings located on 148
acres next to the Spokane River midway between the cities of
Spokane and Spokane Valley. SCC is accredited by the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the
Washington State Board of Community and Technical College.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 6,890 students
In-state tuition: $3,512
Out-state tuition: $8,702
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 95%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
