Check the current per-credit-hour tuition for part-time enrollment at South Seattle College, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.
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In-state part-time students are charged $127 a credit hour. Out-of-state part-time students pay $146 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $127 | $146 |
Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at South Seattle College are shown below.
The fees portion of those annual totals came to $750 in-state and $750 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,488 | $5,046 |
| Fees | $750 | $750 |
| Total | $5,238 | $5,796 |
These costs reflect one year of tuition and fees and leave out room and board.
Below is how tuition at South Seattle College has shifted over the past few 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 |
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.0%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $5,911 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
The per-credit-hour rate is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
To learn about the aid available at South Seattle College, take a look at the South Seattle College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the South Seattle College Tuition & Fees page.