by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at South Seattle College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at South Seattle College came in at $5,238 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $5,796. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees added up 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 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much would South Seattle College cost if you attend part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how South Seattle College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Against the nationwide average, South Seattle College is a relative bargain.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the South Seattle College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at South Seattle College has trended over the last several 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 | $4,488 | $5,046 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at South Seattle has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $5,911 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.79%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,384. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 6.36%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $6,164.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,384 | $6,164 |
| In 2 Years | $5,534 | $6,556 |
| In 3 Years | $5,688 | $6,972 |
| In 4 Years | $5,846 | $7,415 |
| In 5 Years | $6,009 | $7,886 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $27,107, or about $22,452 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at South Seattle College, go to the South Seattle College Financial Aid page.
