Skagit Valley College

School Highlights

Skagit Valley College serves 4,227 students (56% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 4,227 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,200
  • Out-state tuition: $4,700
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • 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
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
444 staff
353 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Skagit Valley College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Skagit Valley College diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,227 students
4,003 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,357 students
2,116 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,870 students
1,887 students
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This chart display the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Skagit Valley College.
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
359 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,357 students
2,116 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,870 students
1,887 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
140 students
140 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
3%
8%
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% Hispanic
20%
14%
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% Black
2%
5%
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% White
64%
50%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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% Two or more races
7%
8%
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% Non Resident races
2%
6%
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% Unknown races
1%
7%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in WA.
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
30%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.88%
2.2%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,800
$36,400
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Skagit Valley College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of WA by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,200
$4,105
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,700
$7,359
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
67%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Skagit Valley College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,735
$11,794
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Skagit Valley College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,125
$6,292
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Skagit Valley College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in WA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 4,227 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,200
  • Out-state tuition: $4,700
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Washington community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Washington is Highline College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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