West Shore Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
West Shore Community College is a public community college in Scottville, Michigan, enrolling about 782 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $1,527 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,470. Student demographics in federal data include White (77.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (13.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,470
- 2024 Average Net Price: $1,527 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 782 36.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 27.17%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 43.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 34.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 1.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 65.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,491
- Room & Board: $9,360 annual estimate
West Shore Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about West Shore Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is West Shore Community College?
West Shore Community College is located in Scottville, MI (ZIP 49454-0277).
Is West Shore Community College public or private?
West Shore Community College is a Public institution.
How much does West Shore Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,470 in-state, $8,820 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $1,527.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $-42 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $822 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $2,665 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,433 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $17,880.
How big is West Shore Community College?
Total enrollment: 782 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,491 students.
About 36% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at West Shore Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 27.17%.
First-year retention: 67.7%.
What do graduates of West Shore Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,841 six years after entry; $36,115 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,089.
30.16% of students receive Pell grants.
What is West Shore Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (56 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (19 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (17 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (8 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (7 completions)
- Child Care Provider/Assistant (6 completions)
- General Studies (6 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (6 completions)
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (4 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is West Shore Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 27.17%; median earnings $36,115 at 10 years; net price $1,527. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,470
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at West Shore Community College was $4,470.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$1,527
2024 Value
In 2024 West Shore Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,527.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$6,108 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$1,527 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$17,880 4-Year In-State Tuition
$35,280 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,360 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,150 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,980 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$63,920 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for West Shore Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
3.79% 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 West Shore 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 West Shore 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 | $2,322 | $5,178 | $3,616 |
| 2014 | $2,416 | $5,326 | $3,706 |
| 2015 | $2,478 | $5,778 | $3,411 |
| 2016 | $2,618 | $5,594 | $3,998 |
| 2017 | $2,930 | $5,810 | $3,214 |
| 2018 | $2,930 | $5,810 | $3,390 |
| 2019 | $2,944 | $6,160 | $3,460 |
| 2020 | $2,944 | $6,160 | $2,963 |
| 2021 | $3,040 | $6,400 | $4,012 |
| 2022 | $3,210 | $6,570 | $1,313 |
| 2023 | $4,320 | $8,670 | $1,335 |
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
West Shore Community College reported total enrollment of about 782 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 32% male and 68% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (77.4%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%), and Black or African American (3.5%). About 30.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
36.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at West Shore Community College in 2024 is 782 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,491 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.7%
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 77.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
15.22% 100% Completion Time
27.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 15.22% of students graduating from West Shore 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
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 5% male / 95% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 6% male / 94% 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 West Shore Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,089 Median Student Debt
$36,115 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.17% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
5812.74% Return on Investment
2.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for West Shore Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 56 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 19 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17 completions
4. Welding Technology/Welder: 8 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 7 completions
6. Child Care Provider/Assistant: 6 completions
7. General Studies: 6 completions
8. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 6 completions
9. Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications: 4 completions
Most popular programs at West Shore Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for West Shore Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for West Shore Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 65.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,473
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,040
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
West Shore Community College is a public institution located in Scottville, MI, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 782 students. Student body composition includes White (77.4%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%), Black or African American (3.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 27.17%. Approximately 30.16% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Scottville, MI 49454-0277
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 27.17% graduation rate at West Shore 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 West Shore Community College located?
West Shore Community College is located in Scottville, MI.
How much does West Shore Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,470 and average net price is $1,527 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,360 annually.
What is the student body demographics at West Shore Community College?
West Shore Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,491 students, White (77.4%), Hispanic or Latino (13.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend West Shore Community College?
About 43.4% of students at West Shore Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of West Shore Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,841 six years after entry and $36,115 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at West Shore Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 27.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do West Shore Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,089.
Is West Shore Community College public or private?
West Shore Community College is a public institution located in Scottville, MI.
Is West Shore Community College an HBCU?
No. West Shore Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is West Shore Community College a tribal college?
No. West Shore Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is West Shore Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, West Shore Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.0%).
Is West Shore Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for West Shore Community 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
- Michigan college costs
- Michigan colleges by ROI
- Michigan trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Michigan
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.