Skagit Valley College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Skagit Valley College is a public community college in Mount Vernon, Washington, enrolling about 2,477 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,064 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,400. Student demographics in federal data include White (45.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (30.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,400
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,064 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,477 68.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.12%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
- First-Generation Students: 44.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 18.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 6,818
- Room & Board: $17,400 annual estimate
Skagit Valley College: what the data shows
Common questions about Skagit Valley College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Skagit Valley College?
Skagit Valley College is located in Mount Vernon, WA (ZIP 98273).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Skagit Valley College public or private?
Skagit Valley College is a Public institution.
How much does Skagit Valley College cost?
Published tuition: $5,400 in-state, $7,500 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $6,064.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,337 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,476 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,109 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,773 |
| $110,001+ | $14,102 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,600.
How big is Skagit Valley College?
Total enrollment: 2,477 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,818 students.
About 68% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Skagit Valley College?
150%-time completion rate: 36.12%.
What do graduates of Skagit Valley College earn?
Median earnings: $36,892 six years after entry; $43,505 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,805.
21.08% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Skagit Valley College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (308 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (105 completions)
- 05.1081 (92 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (62 completions)
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide (37 completions)
- Child Development (29 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (24 completions)
- Physical Sciences, General (21 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (18 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (16 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Skagit Valley College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.12%; median earnings $43,505 at 10 years; net price $6,064. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,400
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Skagit Valley College was $5,400.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,064
2024 Value
In 2024 Skagit Valley College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,064.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,256 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,064 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,600 4-Year In-State Tuition
$30,000 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$17,400 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$525 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,325 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$93,300 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Skagit Valley College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
4.66% 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 Skagit Valley 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 Skagit Valley 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 | $4,200 | $4,700 | $8,820 |
| 2014 | $4,200 | $4,700 | $10,296 |
| 2015 | $4,200 | $4,700 | $9,494 |
| 2016 | $4,200 | $4,700 | $9,185 |
| 2017 | $4,200 | $4,700 | $7,354 |
| 2018 | $4,200 | $4,700 | $8,448 |
| 2019 | $4,000 | $6,884 | $7,963 |
| 2020 | $4,000 | $6,884 | $6,988 |
| 2021 | $4,431 | $7,507 | $7,359 |
| 2022 | $4,747 | $7,888 | $6,628 |
| 2023 | $5,620 | $7,561 | $6,116 |
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
Skagit Valley College reported total enrollment of about 2,477 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (45.6%), Hispanic or Latino (30.9%), and Two or More Races (7.3%). About 21.08% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
68.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Skagit Valley College in 2024 is 2,477 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 6,818 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 45.6%.
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
36.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Skagit Valley 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: 35% male / 65% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 2% male / 98% female
- 05.1081: 76% male / 24% 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 Skagit Valley College.
Return on Investment
$13,805 Median Student Debt
$43,505 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.73% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1693.58% Return on Investment
3.2 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Skagit Valley College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 41 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 308 completions
2. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 105 completions
3. 05.1081: 92 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 62 completions
5. Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide: 37 completions
6. Child Development: 29 completions
7. Business/Commerce, General: 24 completions
8. Physical Sciences, General: 21 completions
9. Business Administration and Management, General: 18 completions
Most popular programs at Skagit Valley College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Skagit Valley College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Skagit Valley College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,052
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,929
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Skagit Valley College is a public institution located in Mount Vernon, 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, Early Childhood Education & Teaching, 05.1081. Enrollment is approximately 2,477 students. Student body composition includes White (45.6%), Hispanic or Latino (30.9%), Two or More Races (7.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 36.12%. Approximately 21.08% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
Location
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.12% graduation rate at Skagit Valley 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 Skagit Valley College located?
Skagit Valley College is located in Mount Vernon, WA.
How much does Skagit Valley College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,400 and average net price is $6,064 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,400 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Skagit Valley College?
Skagit Valley College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 6,818 students, White (45.6%), Hispanic or Latino (30.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Skagit Valley College?
About 44.0% of students at Skagit Valley College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Skagit Valley College earn?
Median earnings are $36,892 six years after entry and $43,505 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Skagit Valley College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Skagit Valley College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,805.
Is Skagit Valley College public or private?
Skagit Valley College is a public institution located in Mount Vernon, WA.
Is Skagit Valley College an HBCU?
No. Skagit Valley College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Skagit Valley College a tribal college?
No. Skagit Valley College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Skagit Valley College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Skagit Valley College reports 30.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Skagit Valley College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Skagit Valley College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Washington college costs
- Washington colleges by ROI
- 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.