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$4,865Tuition
1,495Students
26%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$44,486Earnings
Public4-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,865
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,354
Average Net Price
$6,802
Students Receiving Financial Aid
9.8%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,383
Books & Supplies
$845
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
9.8%

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 $6,149
$30,001 – $48,000 $7,592
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,748
$75,001 – $110,000 $5,822

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Cost Overview

Families at South Seattle College pay between $5,822 and $7,748 per year depending on income, with the lowest costs going to middle-upper income families earning $75,000-$110,000. Students from the poorest families ($0-$30,000 income) pay $6,149 annually. Over four years, total costs range from $23,288 to $30,992. The college keeps expenses low as a community college focused on workforce training and transfer preparation.

Only 0.86% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability and the fact that 98.89% are Washington residents taking advantage of in-state rates. When students do graduate, median earnings hit $44,486 after ten years. The best financial deal goes to middle-class families earning $75,000-$110,000, who qualify for the lowest net price at $5,822 per year while still accessing quality technical programs and university transfer pathways.

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