by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Skagit Valley College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Skagit Valley College amounted to $5,400 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $7,500. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees were $628 in-state and $628 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,772 | $6,872 |
| Fees | $628 | $628 |
| Total | $5,400 | $7,500 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Skagit Valley College cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Skagit Valley College costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| 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, Skagit Valley College comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Skagit Valley College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Skagit Valley College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,826 | $6,902 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,916 | $7,057 |
| One Year Ago | $4,623 | $6,564 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,772 | $6,872 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Skagit Valley College has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition rose 4.7%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $7,851 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 7.20%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $5,788. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.04%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $7,503.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,788 | $7,503 |
| In 2 Years | $6,204 | $7,506 |
| In 3 Years | $6,650 | $7,509 |
| In 4 Years | $7,128 | $7,512 |
| In 5 Years | $7,641 | $7,515 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $30,030, or close to $25,770 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Skagit Valley College, head to the Skagit Valley College Financial Aid page.
