Below you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Spokane Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Spokane Community College were $5,461 for the year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $6,612. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees totaled $689 in-state and $689 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,772 | $5,923 |
| Fees | $689 | $689 |
| Total | $5,461 | $6,612 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much does Spokane Community College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Spokane 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, Spokane Community College sits below the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Spokane Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Spokane Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,029 | $3,877 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,102 | $3,970 |
| One Year Ago | $3,195 | $4,089 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,772 | $5,923 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Spokane Community College has tracked over the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition moved up 44.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $9,577 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, 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 additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 13.52%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $6,199. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 9.08%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $7,212.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,199 | $7,212 |
| In 2 Years | $7,037 | $7,866 |
| In 3 Years | $7,988 | $8,579 |
| In 4 Years | $9,067 | $9,357 |
| In 5 Years | $10,292 | $10,206 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $33,014, or about $30,291 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Spokane Community College, head to the Spokane Community College Financial Aid page.