Spokane Falls Community College is a public community college in Spokane, Washington, serving roughly 3,199 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,409 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,461. Student demographics in federal data include White (59.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,461
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $7,409 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,199 68.2% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 32.04%
  • Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Larger Programs
  • First-Generation Students: 36.2%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 20.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 5,963
  • Room & Board: $17,310 annual estimate

Spokane Falls Community College: what the data shows

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

Where is Spokane Falls Community College?

Spokane Falls Community College is located in Spokane, WA (ZIP 99224-5288).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Spokane Falls Community College public or private?

Spokane Falls Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Spokane Falls Community College cost?

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

Average net price after aid: $7,409.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$4,477
$30,001–$48,000$7,473
$48,001–$75,000$8,274
$75,001–$110,000$13,377
$110,001+$14,825

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

How big is Spokane Falls Community College?

Total enrollment: 3,199 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 5,963 students.

About 68% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Spokane Falls Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 32.04%.

What do graduates of Spokane Falls Community College earn?

Median earnings: $34,393 six years after entry; $38,955 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.

29.49% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Spokane Falls Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Spokane Falls Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 32.04%; median earnings $38,955 at 10 years; net price $7,409. 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 Falls Community College was $5,461.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$7,409
2024 Value

In 2024 Spokane Falls Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,409.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$29,636 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$7,409 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 Falls Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

29.49% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

17.24% 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 Falls 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 Falls Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (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$7,399
2014$3,512$8,702$7,166
2015$3,388$8,726$7,016
2016$3,393$8,738$6,033
2017$3,460$8,813$7,011
2018$3,547$8,914$7,061
2019$3,634$4,881$6,763
2020$3,727$5,006$6,108
2021$3,826$5,135$5,939
2022$3,928$5,278$6,140
2023$4,058$5,494$7,402

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 Falls Community College reported total enrollment of about 3,199 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.6%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (10.6%). About 29.49% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.2% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Spokane Falls Community College in 2024 is 3,199 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 5,963 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 59.6%.

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

32.04% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Spokane Falls 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: 37% male / 63% female
  • Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 1% male / 99% female
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 80% male / 20% 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 Falls Community College.

Return on Investment

$12,000 Median Student Debt

$38,955 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

30.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1214.45% Return on Investment

3.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Spokane Falls Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 32 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 600 completions

2. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 250 completions

3. Recording Arts Technology/Technician: 40 completions

4. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 36 completions

5. Business/Commerce, General: 32 completions

6. Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 24 completions

7. Computer Support Specialist: 22 completions

8. Business Administration and Management, General: 22 completions

9. Library and Archives Assisting: 19 completions

Most popular programs at Spokane Falls Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Spokane Falls Community College graduates.

Operations

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

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,920
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,146

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 Falls 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, Early Childhood Education & Teaching, Recording Arts Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 3,199 students. Student body composition includes White (59.6%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%), Race/ethnicity unknown (10.6%). The 150%-time completion rate is 32.04%. Approximately 29.49% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.2% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

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

Location

Spokane, WA 99224-5288

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 32.04% graduation rate at Spokane Falls 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 Spokane Falls Community College located?

Spokane Falls Community College is located in Spokane, WA.

How much does Spokane Falls Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,461 and average net price is $7,409 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 Falls Community College?

Spokane Falls Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 5,963 students, White (59.6%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Spokane Falls Community College?

About 36.2% of students at Spokane Falls Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Spokane Falls Community College earn?

Median earnings are $34,393 six years after entry and $38,955 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Spokane Falls Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 32.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Spokane Falls Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.

Is Spokane Falls Community College public or private?

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

Is Spokane Falls Community College an HBCU?

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

Is Spokane Falls Community College a tribal college?

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

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

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Spokane Falls Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.0%).

Is Spokane Falls Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Spokane Falls 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.