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