Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,865 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $5,354 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,104 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $6,329 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 21.47% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 3.91% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Seattle Central College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$5,354
Books and supplies
$900
Fees and remainder
$8,850
Sticker price
$15,104
Average net price
$6,329
Average aid coverage
58%
$8,775 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Seattle Central College pays approximately $6,329 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Washington average of $17,377 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Seattle Central College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
Seattle Central College net price
$6,329
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
Seattle Central College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $5,354 and average net price at $6,329. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$5,354
Current net price
$6,329
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
31.41%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$43,307
Undergraduates
3,879
10-Year Median Earnings - Seattle Central College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Seattle Central College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Seattle Central College?
Undergraduates
3,879
Completion rate
31.41%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
21.47%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
3.91%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 21.47% of Seattle Central College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 3.91% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Seattle Central College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Seattle Central College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Seattle Central College lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Seattle Central College is listed at 1701 Broadway Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Seattle Central College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle Central College | Not available | $5,354 | $6,329 | $43,307 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
Similar Schools in Seattle
This local cluster focuses on nearby Seattle schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Seattle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Seattle Central College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Seattle Central College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Seattle Central College tuition?
Seattle Central College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $5,354.
What is Seattle Central College's average net price?
Seattle Central College's average net price in the local dataset is $6,329.
What is Seattle Central College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $43,307 for Seattle Central College.
Is Seattle Central College accredited?
Seattle Central College's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Seattle Central College?
The local dataset lists 3,879 undergraduate students at Seattle Central College.
What percentage of Seattle Central College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Seattle Central College in the local dataset is 21.47%.
What is the federal loan rate at Seattle Central College?
The federal loan rate for Seattle Central College in the local dataset is 3.91%.
Where should I verify Seattle Central College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Seattle Central College or the latest official federal education data.