Spokane Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Spokane Community College is a public community college in Spokane, Washington, serving roughly 4,533 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,473 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,461. Student demographics in federal data include White (58.3%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (13.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,461
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $5,473 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 4,533 71.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.33%
  • Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
  • First-Generation Students: 40.4%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 8.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 10,528
  • Room & Board: $17,310 annual estimate

Spokane Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Spokane Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Spokane Community College?

Spokane Community College is located in Spokane, WA (ZIP 99217-5399).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Spokane Community College public or private?

Spokane Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Spokane Community College cost?

Published tuition: $5,461 in-state, $6,612 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $5,473.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$4,012
$30,001–$48,000$4,327
$48,001–$75,000$5,928
$75,001–$110,000$10,391
$110,001+$12,950

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,844.

How big is Spokane Community College?

Total enrollment: 4,533 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 10,528 students.

About 71% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Spokane Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 33.33%.

What do graduates of Spokane Community College earn?

Median earnings: $37,814 six years after entry; $41,984 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,501.

31.74% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Spokane Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Spokane Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.33%; median earnings $41,984 at 10 years; net price $5,473. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,461
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Spokane Community College was $5,461.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$5,473
2024 Value

In 2024 Spokane Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,473.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$21,892 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$5,473 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$21,844 4-Year In-State Tuition

$26,448 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$17,310 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,134 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$23,905 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$95,620 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Spokane Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

31.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21.11% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Spokane Community College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Spokane Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$3,489$8,680$5,407
2014$3,512$8,702$4,924
2015$3,388$8,726$5,265
2016$3,393$8,738$4,591
2017$3,460$8,813$5,000
2018$3,547$8,914$5,046
2019$3,634$4,881$5,855
2020$3,727$5,006$5,173
2021$3,826$5,135$4,933
2022$3,928$5,278$5,740
2023$4,057$5,494$6,206

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Spokane Community College reported total enrollment of about 4,533 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (13.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (12.7%). About 31.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Spokane Community College in 2024 is 4,533 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 10,528 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 58.3%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

33.33% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Spokane Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 30% male / 70% female
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 80% male / 20% female
  • Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 88% male / 12% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Spokane Community College.

Return on Investment

$13,501 Median Student Debt

$41,984 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

32.16% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1817.78% Return on Investment

3.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Spokane Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 67 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 348 completions

2. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 225 completions

3. Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design: 128 completions

4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 97 completions

5. System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager: 57 completions

6. Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 53 completions

7. Welding Technology/Welder: 48 completions

8. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 47 completions

9. Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General: 43 completions

Most popular programs at Spokane Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Spokane Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Spokane Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,987
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,740

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Spokane Community College is a public institution located in Spokane, WA, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design. Enrollment is approximately 4,533 students. Student body composition includes White (58.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (13.0%), Hispanic or Latino (12.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.33%. Approximately 31.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.4% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs

Location

Spokane, WA 99217-5399

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.33% graduation rate at Spokane Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 67 distinct degree programs, Spokane Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Spokane Community College located?

Spokane Community College is located in Spokane, WA.

How much does Spokane Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,461 and average net price is $5,473 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,310 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Spokane Community College?

Spokane Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 10,528 students, White (58.3%), Race/ethnicity unknown (13.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Spokane Community College?

About 40.4% of students at Spokane Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Spokane Community College earn?

Median earnings are $37,814 six years after entry and $41,984 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Spokane Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 33.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Spokane Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,501.

Is Spokane Community College public or private?

Spokane Community College is a public institution located in Spokane, WA.

Is Spokane Community College an HBCU?

No. Spokane Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Spokane Community College a tribal college?

No. Spokane Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Spokane Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Spokane Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.7%).

Is Spokane Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Spokane Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Washington trade schools profile
  • Spokane, Washington city profile
  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Washington

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.