School Highlights
Skagit Valley College serves 5,949 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 56%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 5,949 students
- In-state tuition: $4,200
- Out-state tuition: $4,700
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 54%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 444 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Skagit Valley College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
444 staff
353 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Skagit Valley College has grown by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Skagit Valley College diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,949 students
5,207 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
2,421 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Students
3,528 students
3,179 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
594 students
494 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,421 students
2,028 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,528 students
3,179 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
140 students
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
27%
17%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
46%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
8%
% Non Resident races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
15%
9%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
34%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,200 is more than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,700 is less than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has declined by 31% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,200
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,700
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
53%
58%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,735
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,125
$6,192
Acceptance Rate
n/a
99%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Skagit Valley College is, above all, a place where learning comes to life. Our faculty and staff dedicate themselves to providing high-quality education in a friendly atmosphere with personal attention provided to our students. We want to help you achieve your educational goals. SVC offers Associate in Arts General Studies, Associate in Arts General Studies (SOCNAV), Associate in Arts University College Transfer Degree (AAUCT), Associate in Business degree, Associate in Music degree, Associate in Science degree, Associate in Technical Arts degree (ATA), Associate in Visual Arts degree, Adult High School Diploma, Community College Diploma, Certificate of Educational Competence (GED) and Becoming a Teacher program.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Skagit Valley College cost?
Skagit Valley College's tuition is approximately $4,200 for In-State students and $4,700 for Out-State students.
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