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$4,865Tuition
3,879Students
31%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,307Earnings
Public4-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,865
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,354
Average Net Price
$6,329
Students Receiving Financial Aid
21.5%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,952
Books & Supplies
$900
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$127/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
34.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
3.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
21.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $5,808
$30,001 – $48,000 $5,570
$48,001 – $75,000 $9,070
$75,001 – $110,000 $7,563
$110,001+ $10,224

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Cost Overview

Families across income levels pay surprisingly consistent amounts at Seattle Central College. Net prices range from $5,570 for middle-income families earning $30,000-$48,000 to $10,224 for those making over $110,000 annually. Over four years, students can expect total costs between $22,280 and $40,896. Only 7.58% of students receive institutional grants, averaging $5,489.

Graduates leave with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $12,000 translates to monthly payments of $127. With median earnings hitting $54,412 one year after graduation, loan payments represent less than 3% of monthly income. The 89.7% employment rate shows strong job placement despite the 31.40% six-year graduation rate.

In-state students get the best financial deal here. With 97.85% of enrollment from Washington state, residents enjoy the $4,865 tuition rate while out-of-state students pay only $489 more.

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