Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Skyline College, plus the regular full-year tuition and fees for context.
Here’s what this page covers:
In-state students taking courses part-time pay $46 for every credit hour. For out-of-state students the figure is $367 per credit.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $46 | $367 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any aid or scholarships that could lower the cost.
To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Skyline College follow below.
The fees portion of those annual totals amounted to $44 in-state and $44 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,228 | $9,912 |
| Fees | $44 | $44 |
| Total | $1,272 | $9,956 |
This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes housing and meals.
Here’s how tuition at Skyline College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,940 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,288 | $9,464 |
| One Year Ago | $1,288 | $11,340 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,228 | $9,912 |
Most recently, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
When you map out how you’ll pay for college, build in expected annual increases so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For details on financial aid availability at Skyline College, see the Skyline College Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Skyline College Tuition & Fees page.