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
School Calendar
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
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
2,357 students
2,116 students
# Part-Time Students
1,870 students
1,887 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
359 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,357 students
2,116 students
# 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
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
20%
14%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
64%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
% Non Resident races
2%
6%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.71
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)
2.88%
2.2%
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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,200
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,700
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
63%
67%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,735
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,125
$6,292
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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