Spokane Falls Community College

  • Spokane Falls Community College provides high-quality learning opportunities that are affordable and accessible.

School Highlights

Spokane Falls Community College serves 5,221 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 56%.

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)

School Overview

The teacher population of 418 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Spokane Falls Community College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
418 staff
353 staff
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Student Body

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
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,165 students
2,028 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,056 students
3,179 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Spokane Falls Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Washington.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
522 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,165 students
2,028 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Spokane Falls Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Washington by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,056 students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
3%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Spokane Falls Community College and the percentage of Asian community college students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
11%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Spokane Falls Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Spokane Falls Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
68%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Spokane Falls Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Spokane Falls Community College and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Washington by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Spokane Falls Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Non Resident students in Spokane Falls Community College and the percentage of Non Resident community college students in Washington by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Unknown races
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Spokane Falls Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
Diversity Score
0.52
0.75
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
30%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Spokane Falls Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Washington by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
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
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Spokane Falls Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Washington by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Spokane Falls Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Washington by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,702
$7,359
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Spokane Falls Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Washington by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
58%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Spokane Falls Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$11,794
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Spokane Falls Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,750
$6,192
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Spokane Falls Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Spokane Falls Community College cost?
Spokane Falls Community College's tuition is approximately $3,512 for In-State students and $8,702 for Out-State students.
What schools are Spokane Falls Community College often compared to?
Spokane Falls Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Spokane Community College by visitors of our site.
In what neighborhood is Spokane Falls Community College located?
Spokane Falls Community College is located in the Fort George Wright neighborhood of Spokane, WA.

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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)

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Did You Know?

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. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Washington community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Washington is Renton Technical College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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