by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for North Seattle College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at North Seattle College were $5,238 for the year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $5,796. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $750 in-state and $750 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,488 | $5,046 |
| Fees | $750 | $750 |
| Total | $5,238 | $5,796 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will North Seattle College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how North Seattle College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, North Seattle College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the North Seattle College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at North Seattle College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,489 | $4,957 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,458 | $4,947 |
| One Year Ago | $4,458 | $4,947 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,488 | $5,046 |
This chart shows the way tuition at North Seattle has moved over recent reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition climbed 2.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $5,911 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 1.95%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,340. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.33%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $5,930.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,340 | $5,930 |
| In 2 Years | $5,444 | $6,068 |
| In 3 Years | $5,550 | $6,209 |
| In 4 Years | $5,658 | $6,353 |
| In 5 Years | $5,768 | $6,500 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $24,560, or close to $21,992 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at North Seattle College, visit the North Seattle College Financial Aid page.
