At Spokane Community College, we strive to provide our community accessible and affordable educational opportunities responsive to the needs of our diverse population.
School Highlights
Spokane Community College serves 7,081 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 7,081 students
In-state tuition: $3,512
Out-state tuition: $8,702
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 32%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of Spokane Community College has declined by 30% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Spokane Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has declined by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,081 students
4,003 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
3,878 students
2,116 students
# Part-Time Students
3,203 students
1,887 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
607 students
384 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,878 students
2,116 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,203 students
1,887 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
14%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
68%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
% Non Resident races
1%
6%
% Unknown races
14%
7%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
3.98%
2.2%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,600
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,512 is less than the state average of $4,559. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,702 is more than the state average of $7,740. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,512
$4,559
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,702
$7,740
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
67%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
SCC is one of the top community colleges in the state: outstanding
professional/technical programs in many high-demand fields; lively
arts and sciences classes that constantly challenge students to
reach out and explore the world; instructors who skillfully combine
high academic expectations with a caring, personalized approach
emphasizing student success; and a staff that consistently
demonstrates its unshakable commitment to student service. Located
at the corner of Mission Avenue and Greene Street in east Spokane,
SCC is highly regarded for its professional-technical programs,
including specialties in health sciences; information technology;
industrial, manufacturing and automotive technology; hospitality
and culinary arts; building trades; and agriculture and natural
resource management. The college also has a strong educational
tradition in the liberal arts. The campus includes 23
administrative, academic, and support buildings located on 148
acres next to the Spokane River midway between the cities of
Spokane and Spokane Valley. SCC is accredited by the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the
Washington State Board of Community and Technical College.
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Quick Stats (2024)
Enrollment: 7,081 students
In-state tuition: $3,512
Out-state tuition: $8,702
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 32%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
