by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Shoreline Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Shoreline Community College stood at $5,115 per year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $7,905. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees totaled $852 in-state and $852 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,263 | $7,053 |
| Fees | $852 | $852 |
| Total | $5,115 | $7,905 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Shoreline Community College cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Shoreline Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Shoreline Community College is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Shoreline Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Shoreline Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,792 | $6,639 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,882 | $6,708 |
| One Year Ago | $3,648 | $6,690 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,263 | $7,053 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Shoreline Community College has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 5.4%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $8,333 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 7.28%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,487. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 4.10%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $8,228.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,487 | $8,228 |
| In 2 Years | $5,886 | $8,565 |
| In 3 Years | $6,314 | $8,915 |
| In 4 Years | $6,773 | $9,280 |
| In 5 Years | $7,265 | $9,660 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $34,988, versus roughly $24,460 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Shoreline Community College, check out the Shoreline Community College Financial Aid page.
