by our College Data Analytics TeamLearn the base cost of Salish Kootenai College by getting details on in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees. Compare tuition and fees to nationwide and state averages to put those costs in context. If you're looking for specific information on SKC costs, you can go to any of the following sections:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Salish Kootenai College for the 2020-2021 academic year was $11,583 for undergraduates. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $6,399 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $10,260 | $1,323 | $11,583 |
| In-State | $5,076 | $1,323 | $6,399 |
SKC tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
How much does Salish Kootenai College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. Salish Kootenai College compares well with this national average since its average yearly cost in tuition and fees was $11,583 for out-of-state students.
In-state undergrads in Montana pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. In-state undergraduates at SKC pay about $6,399 a year, which is significantly less than the countrywide average.
If you want to know how SKC compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Rocky Mountains | Montana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Salish Kootenai College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Salish Kootenai College increased with an average annual rate of 0.26% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $6,433 if the growth keeps up.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of in-state tuition and fees for two years at SKC to be $12,882, and $25,832 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about -0.00% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $11,582.
This means an estimated $23,164 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at SKC, and $46,327 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at SKC.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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