by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Shoreline Community College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Shoreline Community College measures up.
Shoreline Community College is ranked #547 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Washington, it ranks #22 of 65 for value.
Read the full Shoreline Community College value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Shoreline Community College is ranked #19 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #22 out of #65 for Washington value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Shoreline Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Shoreline Community College is ranked #547 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Shoreline Community College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Shoreline Community College costs about $13,798. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $55,190 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $16,859 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $8,585 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,798 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $55,190 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Shoreline Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Shoreline Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $67,436 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,190 | #547 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $34,340 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $67,436 | — | — |
| All Students | $55,190 | #22 | B+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $34,340 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Shoreline Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,661 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,042 |
| $48K–$75K | $12,972 |
| $75K–$110K | $13,853 |
| Over $110K | $18,258 |
About 37% of Shoreline Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,040 per year. Get more details on the Shoreline Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Shoreline Community College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.