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Tuition and fees are set by the Washington State Legislature and regulated by the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC). Mandatory fees are approved by the College’s Board of Trustees.

General Information

Tuition at community and technical colleges in Washington is charged per credit and by residency status. The cost per credit includes operating fee, building fee, and S&A fee.

  • Non-Washington residents and International students are charged an additional operating differential fee and building differential fee. 
  • Non-Washington or out-of-state residents are eligible to receive a waiver to cover the operating differential fee. 
  • Undetermined residency will default to non-resident tuition rates.

Classification of lower division and upper division tuition rates are assessed by course level.

  • Lower division includes all courses 299 level and below. 
  • Upper division includes all courses 300 level and above.

Visit the Residency webpage for more information on eligibility or changes to residency.

Visit the Funding and Costs webpage for more information on Cost of Attendance at SPSCC.

2025 - 2026 Tuition Rates

Effective Fall 2025 - Summer 2026

Number of Credits Washington Resident Non-Washington Resident, U.S. Citizen Non-Resident, International Active Service Members Who Qualify for DoD Tuition Assistance
1 $131.96 $150.94 $339.30 $99.66
2 $263.92 $301.88 $678.60 $199.32
3 $395.88 $452.82 $1,017.90 $298.98
4 $527.84 $603.76 $1,357.20 $398.64
5 $659.80 $754.70 $1,696.50 $498.30
6 $791.76 $905.64 $2,035.80 $597.96
7 $923.72 $1,056.58 $2,375.10 $697.62
8 $1,055.68 $1,207.52 $2,714.40 $797.28
9 $1,187.64 $1,358.46 $3,053.70 $896.94
10 $1,319.60 $1,509.40 $3,393.00 $996.60
11 $1,384.69 $1,575.50 $3,466.57 $1,046.75
12 $1,449.78 $1,641.60 $3,540.14 $1,096.90
13 $1,514.87 $1,707.70 $3,613.71 $1,147.05
14 $1,579.96 $1,773.80 $3,687.28 $1,197.20
15 $1,645.05 $1,773.80 $3,687.28 $1,247.35
16 $1,710.14 $1,906.00 $3,834.42 $1,297.50
17 $1,775.23 $1,972.10 $3,907.99 $1,347.65
18 $1,840.32 $2,038.20 $3,981.56 $1,397.80
19 $1,958.71 $2,156.59 $4,307.29 $1,512.27
20 $2,077.10 $2,274.98 $4,633.02 $1,626.74
21 $2,195.49 $2,393.37 $4,958.75 $1,741.21
22 $2,313.88 $2,511.76 $5,284.48 $1,855.68
23 $2,432.27 $2,630.15 $5,610.21 $1,970.15
24 $2,550.66 $2,748.54 $5,935.94 $2,084.62
25 $2,669.05 $2,866.93 $6,261.67 $2,199.09

 

Cost per Credit        
Resident 1-10 credits $131.96 11-18 credits $65.09
Out-of-State 1-10 credits $150.94 11-18 credits $66.10
International 1-10 credits $339.30 11-18 credits $73.57

 

Number of Credits Washington Resident Non-Washington Resident, U.S. Citizen Non-Resident, International Active Service Members Who Qualify for DoD Tuition Assistance
1 $255.94 $274.92 $718.88 $219.68
2 $511.88 $549.84 $1,437.76 $439.36
3 $767.82 $824.76 $2,156.64 $659.04
4 $1,023.76 $1,099.68 $2,875.52 $878.72
5 $1,279.70 $1,374.60 $3,594.40 $1,098.40
6 $1,535.64 $1,649.52 $4,313.28 $1,318.08
7 $1,791.58 $1,924.44 $5,032.16 $1,537.76
8 $2,047.52 $2,199.36 $5,751.04 $1,757.44
9 $2,303.46 $2,474.28 $6,469.92 $1,977.12
10 $2,559.40 $2,749.20 $7,188.80 $2,196.80
11 $2,572.69 $2,763.50 $7,203.10 $2,196.80
12 $2,585.98 $2,777.80 $7,217.40 $2,196.80
13 $2,599.27 $2,792.10 $7,231.70 $2,196.80
14 $2,612.56 $2,806.40 $7,246.00 $2,196.80
15 $2,625.85 $2,820.70 $7,260.30 $2,196.80
16 $2,639.14 $2,835.00 $7,274.60 $2,196.80
17 $2,652.43 $2,849.30 $7,288.90 $2,196.80
18 $2,665.72 $2,863.60 $7,303.20 $2,196.80
19 $2,908.09 $3,105.97 $8,008.51 $2,431.29
20 $3,150.46 $3,348.34 $8,713.82 $2,665.78
21 $3,392.83 $3,590.71 $9,419.13 $2,900.27
22 $3,635.20 $3,833.08 $10,124.44 $3,134.76
23 $3,877.57 $4,075.45 $10,829.75 $3,369.25
24 $4,119.94 $4,317.82 $11,535.06 $3,603.74
25 $4,362.31 $4,560.19 $12,240.37 $3,838.23

 

Cost per Credit        
Resident 1-10 credits $255.94 11-18 credits $13.29
Out-of-State 1-10 credits $274.92 11-18 credits $14.30
International 1-10 credits $718.88 11-18 credits $14.30

 

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2025-26 Annual, Quarterly, & Per Credit Tuition & Fee Rates

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2025-26 WA Resident
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2025-26 Non-Resident, U.S. Citizen (Out-of-State)
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2025-26 Non-Resident, International

2024 - 2025 Tuition Rates

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2024 - 2025 Tuition Rates Table

Fees

The college charges additional fees to support the enhancement of student learning and the student experience.

Type of Fee  
Matriculation Fee  
All Students $20 per quarter
Student Building Fee  
All Students $6 per credit (all credits)
Technology Fee  
All Students $40 per quarter (1-9 credits)                  
$50 per quarter (10+ credits & Running Start students)
Online Class Fee  
All students enrolled in online or hybrid classes $8 per credit 
Associated Student Programs Fee  
Running Start Students Only $5 per credit (up to $50 maximum)
International Insurance Fee  
International Students Only $495 per quarter
Course Fees  
All Students Fees vary - View in Class Schedule course description
Late Registration Fee (After 10th day of quarter)  
All students $100 per course (in addition to tuition & fees)

 

Find more info here.

Type of Fee  
Transition Studies Tuition  
ABE, ESOL, GED, HS Completion $25 per quarter
Technology Fee  
ABE, ESOL, GED, HS Completion $10 per quarter

 

Active Service Members who qualify for DOD’s Tuition Assistance: Students are responsible for all mandatory fees, course fees, and any miscellaneous fees. Visit Department of Defense website for more information.

Running Start Students: Students are responsible for all mandatory fees, class fees, and any miscellaneous fees as well as tuition on courses including pre-college content and/or tuition on credits over the funding limits. Tuition and fees owed are calculated once the Running Start Verification form is processed by SPSCC. More information about costs and fee waiver opportunity available on the Running Start webpage.

Course Fees: Course fees vary and will be included in course descriptions in the Class Schedule in ctcLink. 

Books: The cost of books varies depending upon the type of class. Visit the Virtual Bookstore to view specific book costs in the current term.  
Average Cost per year: $900  
*Source: Washington Financial Aid Association

Supplies: The cost of supplies varies depending on the type of class, but could include paper, pens, pencils, etc. Most technical programs have costs for tools, uniforms, and other specialized materials.

Repeating Classes: Students repeating a course after the third time (includes V, W, and F grades) will be required to pay the full cost of the course (Non-Resident / International Rate) for any additional repeat attempts regardless of their residency.

Room & Board: The college does not offer or charge for room and board. Visit the Housing webpage to view housing options.

Statements & Disclosures 

RCW 28B.15.0681(5)(a) and (b) require that institutions of higher education provide certain information to all undergraduate resident students. This is also known as the HB 1795 disclosure.

5a) Fiscal Year 2024 Sources of Institutional Revenue:

  • State: $28,292,584
  • Grants & Contracts: $12,272,607
  • Local: $23,456,113
  • Tuition: $9,406,922
  • Total: $73,428,226

5b) Tuition revenue, as defined by RCW 28B.15.020, includes the Building Fee and the Operating Fee. Building Fee revenue is appropriated by the legislature specifically for buildings, equipment, maintenance and other capital projects. The list below shows the major activities supported by Operating fees revenue in fiscal year 2024.

  • Instruction: $2,537,191
  • Primary Academic Support: $299,255
  • Library: $128,013
  • Student Services: $915,262
  • Institutional Support: $1,846,101
  • Plant Operations: $965,473
  • Total: $6,691,595

The average cost to educate a resident full-time community or technical college student for the2024-25 academic year is $15,672. Students pay an average of $3,742 in tuition toward this cost. The remaining $11,930 is an “opportunity pathway” provided by the State and is funded by state taxes and other sources. The amounts shown are averages for a full-time, resident student. The actual tuition a student pays will vary due to credit load, residency status and other factors.

Amounts in the table below represent an average for a full-time equivalent, lower division resident student attending community and technical colleges for the academic year 2024-25.

Cost of Instruction Resident Percent of Total
Tuition Operating Fee per Student    
Tuition Operating Fee is the standard operating fee for a full-time student in lower division classes		 $3,742  24%
State Support per Student    
State Support is the amount paid by the state from various sources, including taxes and other funds		 $11,930 76%
Total Cost Per Student     
Total costs per FTE is composed of Tuition Operating Fee and State Support		 $15,672 100%


 

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