The student population of Spokane Falls Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Spokane Falls Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,221 students
4,711 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
3,165 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
2,056 students
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
522 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,165 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,056 students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
11%
17%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
68%
44%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
8%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
9%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2903%
0.3584%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,500
$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 declined by 5% 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 grown by 73% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,512
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,702
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,750
$6,192
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
Spokane Falls Community College is located in Spokane, Washington.
It is situated above the Spokane River on a 113-acre site, with
lush trees and expansive lawns. This secluded and unique setting is
enhanced with views of distant scenery of neighboring Riverside
State Park and the Centennial Trail. The college offers
comprehensive academic transfer, professional/technical,
developmental, basic skills, and continuing education programs;
provides comprehensive student support services; serves diverse
communities; increasing flexible and innovative educational
opportunities; becomes an active partner in promoting community
services of an educational, cultural, and recreational nature; and
contributes to the economic well-being of the communities we serve.
SFCC is a comprehensive community college offering a strong liberal
arts program for those seeking an Associate of Arts or Associate of
Science degree. We also have state of the art
professional-technical programs designed to prepare you to enter
the world of work or upgrade skills in order to keep up with a
changing workplace. You can even begin training to become a
commercial airplane pilot at SFCC. Our courses and programs have
fully equipped laboratories and state-of-the-art equipment. Other
learning resources include the library with 30 computer
workstations; 10 computer labs, including a comprehensive Math
Learning Center, a 200-station Computing Resource Center, and the
International Language Center. In 1995, our Technical Arts Building
opened with a Competency-based Education Resource Center, Graphic
Design Learning labs, and an electronic classroom. The college is
accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Universities.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 5,221 students
In-state tuition: $3,512
Out-state tuition: $8,702
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 32%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
