Shoreline Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Shoreline Community College is a public community college in Shoreline, Washington, serving roughly 3,046 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $8,585 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,115. Student demographics in federal data include White (30.8%) and Non-Resident Alien (14.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,115
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $8,585 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,046 50.6% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.67%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 40.1%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 15.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 97.6%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,230
  • Room & Board: $17,310 annual estimate

Shoreline Community College: what the data shows

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

Where is Shoreline Community College?

Shoreline Community College is located in Shoreline, WA (ZIP 98133-5696).

NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.

Is Shoreline Community College public or private?

Shoreline Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Shoreline Community College cost?

Published tuition: $5,115 in-state, $7,905 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $8,585.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$7,390
$30,001–$48,000$7,997
$48,001–$75,000$10,321
$75,001–$110,000$12,323
$110,001+$16,328

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,460.

How big is Shoreline Community College?

Total enrollment: 3,046 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 7,230 students.

About 51% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Shoreline Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 28.67%.

What do graduates of Shoreline Community College earn?

Median earnings: $43,123 six years after entry; $52,009 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,021.

12.74% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Shoreline Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Shoreline Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.67%; median earnings $52,009 at 10 years; net price $8,585. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,115
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Shoreline Community College was $5,115.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$8,585
2024 Value

In 2024 Shoreline Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,585.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$34,340 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$8,585 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$20,460 4-Year In-State Tuition

$31,620 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

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

$528 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$22,953 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$91,812 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Shoreline Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

12.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

4.33% 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 Shoreline 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 Shoreline 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$3,987$6,635$8,396
2014$3,963$6,611$6,679
2015$3,730$6,451$7,312
2016$3,735$6,461$7,226
2017$3,802$6,538$5,167
2018$3,873$6,622$6,293
2019$3,981$6,744$7,221
2020$4,076$6,851$7,886
2021$4,166$7,013$7,205
2022$4,256$7,082$8,768
2023$4,388$7,430$10,116

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

Shoreline Community College reported total enrollment of about 3,046 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (30.8%), Non-Resident Alien (14.5%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (13.8%). About 12.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

50.6% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Shoreline Community College in 2024 is 3,046 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,230 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 30.8%.

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

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

22.66% 100% Completion Time

28.67% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 22.66% of students graduating from Shoreline 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: 41% male / 59% female
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 94% male / 6% female
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 21% male / 79% 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 Shoreline Community College.

Return on Investment

$12,021 Median Student Debt

$52,009 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

23.11% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1414.53% Return on Investment

2.3 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Shoreline Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 33 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 349 completions

2. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 219 completions

3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 128 completions

4. Music Technology: 73 completions

5. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 69 completions

6. Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician: 61 completions

7. Business/Commerce, General: 54 completions

8. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 53 completions

9. Design and Visual Communications, General: 40 completions

Most popular programs at Shoreline Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Shoreline Community College graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 97.6%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,037
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,342

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

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Shoreline Community College is a public institution located in Shoreline, WA, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 3,046 students. Student body composition includes White (30.8%), Non-Resident Alien (14.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (13.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.67%. Approximately 12.74% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.1% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional

Location

Shoreline, WA 98133-5696

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.67% graduation rate at Shoreline 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Shoreline Community College located?

Shoreline Community College is located in Shoreline, WA.

How much does Shoreline Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,115 and average net price is $8,585 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,310 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Shoreline Community College?

Shoreline Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,230 students, White (30.8%), Non-Resident Alien (14.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Shoreline Community College?

About 40.1% of students at Shoreline Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Shoreline Community College earn?

Median earnings are $43,123 six years after entry and $52,009 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Shoreline Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 28.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Shoreline Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,021.

Is Shoreline Community College public or private?

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

Is Shoreline Community College an HBCU?

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

Is Shoreline Community College a tribal college?

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

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

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Shoreline Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.0%).

Is Shoreline Community College religiously affiliated?

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

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Washington trade schools 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.