by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Salish Kootenai College, covering the cost range, projected degree costs, net price, debt at graduation, default rates, and aid distribution patterns.
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Attendance costs at Salish Kootenai College came in between $14,562.00 and up to $19,746.00 across residency tiers.
In-state students paid the lower published figure, while out-of-state students faced the higher one: around $14,562.00 in-state versus $19,746.00 for out-of-state students.
Here the cost is broken out three ways: no aid, average aid, and the aid a low-income student typically receives.
| Tuition and fees | $6,399.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,163.00 |
| Total cost | $14,562.00 |
| That is 24% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,562.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,102.00 |
| Net price | $9,460.00 |
| That is 51% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $14,562.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,048.00 |
| Net price | $8,514.00 |
| That is 56% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $11,583.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $8,163.00 |
| Total cost | $19,746.00 |
| That is 3% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,746.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$5,102.00 |
| Net price | $14,644.00 |
| That is 24% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $19,746.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$6,048.00 |
| Net price | $13,698.00 |
| That is 29% below the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
Below, a full degree is projected forward at today’s cost. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $8,514.00 | $9,460.00 | $14,562.00 |
| Senior year | $8,514.00 | $9,460.00 | $14,562.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $34,056.00 | $37,840.00 | $58,248.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $12,974.00 | $14,416.00 | $22,190.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $392.00 | $435.00 | $670.00 |
| Total amount paid | $47,030.00 | $52,256.00 | $80,438.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $8,514.00 | $9,460.00 | $14,562.00 |
| Senior year | $8,514.00 | $9,460.00 | $14,562.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $17,028.00 | $18,920.00 | $29,124.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $6,487.00 | $7,208.00 | $11,095.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $196.00 | $218.00 | $335.00 |
| Total amount paid | $23,515.00 | $26,128.00 | $40,219.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $13,698.00 | $14,644.00 | $19,746.00 |
| Senior year | $13,698.00 | $14,644.00 | $19,746.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $54,792.00 | $58,576.00 | $78,984.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,874.00 | $22,315.00 | $30,090.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $631.00 | $674.00 | $909.00 |
| Total amount paid | $75,666.00 | $80,891.00 | $109,074.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $13,698.00 | $14,644.00 | $19,746.00 |
| Senior year | $13,698.00 | $14,644.00 | $19,746.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $27,396.00 | $29,288.00 | $39,492.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,437.00 | $11,158.00 | $15,045.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $315.00 | $337.00 | $454.00 |
| Total amount paid | $37,833.00 | $40,446.00 | $54,537.00 |
| For the complete net-price picture, see the net price section below. |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $7,945.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $9,002.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,263.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $8,954.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,660.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $11,987.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Salish Kootenai College Net Price Calculator, or visit the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the grants & scholarships detail.
Typical debt at graduation from Salish Kootenai College amounts to $8,450.00, which federal data classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) burden category.
The percentile breakdown reveals the full debt landscape:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,978.00 |
| 25th | $3,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $8,450.00 |
| 75th | $14,193.00 |
| 90th | $21,167.00 |
How far apart the 10th and 90th percentiles sit tells you how uneven debt outcomes are.
Explore borrowing, repayment, and default in detail on the student-loan-debt breakdown.
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $8,893.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $7,000.00 |
First-gen borrowers at Salish Kootenai College hold $1,893.00 in additional median debt versus continuing-generation peers.
The Department of Education default-rate tier for Salish Kootenai College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 16.1% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Salish Kootenai College add up to $23,859,760.00 spread across 2,294 borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 4 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $2,409.00 |
Read more about military and veteran aid on the veteran aid breakdown.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Salish Kootenai College, keep these questions in mind:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.