The student population of Spokane Falls Community College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Spokane Falls Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has declined by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,805 students
3,720 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
2,627 students
1,814 students
# Part-Time Students
1,178 students
1,906 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
409 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,627 students
1,814 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,178 students
1,906 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
8%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
6%
10%
% Hawaiian
68%
46%
% Two or more races
9%
11%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.73
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)
0.3328%
0.3575%
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 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
63%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,750
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (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 (2024-25)
Enrollment: 3,805 students
In-state tuition: $3,512
Out-state tuition: $8,702
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 94%
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.
