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Seattle Central Cost Per Credit Hour

$127 In-State Per Credit Hour
$146 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

How Much Does It Cost to Study at Seattle Central College as a Part-Time Student?

Below you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Seattle Central College, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.

Here’s what this page covers:

What Does Seattle Central Charge Per Credit Hour?

$127 In-State Per Credit Hour
$146 Out-of-State Per Credit Hour

Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $127 per credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $146 per credit hour.

In-State Out-of-State
Cost Per Credit Hour $127 $146

Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.

For context, the standard annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Seattle Central College are broken out below.

Of that annual total, required fees added up to $411 in-state and $411 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.

In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,773 $5,334
Fees $411 $411
Total $5,184 $5,745

These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out housing and meals.

Recent Tuition Trend at Seattle Central Over the Last Few Years

Tuition at Seattle Central College has moved over the last few reported years.

Year In-State Tuition Out-of-State Tuition
Three Years Ago $4,344 $4,344
Two Years Ago $4,458 $4,947
One Year Ago $4,458 $4,947
Most Recent Year $4,773 $5,334

Year over year, out-of-state tuition increased 7.8%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $6,194 next year.

Keep Annual Increases in Mind

Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.

Build Increases Into Your Plan

When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the back half of the degree doesn’t outrun your funding plan.

Paths to Finance Your Seattle Central Coursework

The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.

For more on financial aid at Seattle Central College, visit the Seattle Central College Financial Aid page.

Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Seattle Central College Tuition & Fees page.

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