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Deadlines: Tuition and fees are due in full by the Tuition Due Date listed on the Academic Calendar. After the tuition due date, payment is due within 1 business day.
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| 2021-22 Tuition Rates in effect Fall Quarter 2021 | ||||
| Number of Credits | Washington Resident | Non-Washington Resident, U.S. Citizen |
Non-Resident, International | Active Service Members who qualify for DoD’s Tuition Assistance |
| 1 | $116.05 | $131.27 | $299.12 | $91.74 |
| 2 | $232.10 | $262.54 | $598.24 | $183.48 |
| 3 | $348.15 | $393.81 | $897.36 | $275.22 |
| 4 | $464.20 | $525.08 | $1,196.48 | $366.96 |
| 5 | $580.25 | $656.35 | $1,495.60 | $458.70 |
| 6 | $696.30 | $787.62 | $1,794.72 | $550.44 |
| 7 | $812.35 | $918.89 | $2,093.84 | $642.18 |
| 8 | $928.40 | $1,050.16 | $2,392.96 | $733.92 |
| 9 | $1,044.45 | $1,181.43 | $2,692.08 | $825.66 |
| 10 | $1,160.50 | $1,312.70 | $2,991.20 | $917.40 |
| 11 | $1,217.96 | $1,370.96 | $3,056.12 | $963.56 |
| 12 | $1,275.42 | $1,429.22 | $3,121.04 | $1,009.72 |
| 13 | $1,332.88 | $1,487.48 | $3,185.96 | $1,055.88 |
| 14 | $1,390.34 | $1,545.74 | $3,250.88 | $1,102.04 |
| 15 | $1,447.80 | $1,604.00 | $3,315.80 | $1,148.20 |
| 16 | $1,505.26 | $1,662.26 | $3,380.72 | $1,194.36 |
| 17 | $1,562.72 | $1,720.52 | $3,445.64 | $1,240.52 |
| 18 | $1,620.18 | $1,778.78 | $3,510.56 | $1,286.68 |
| 19 | $1,724.30 | $1,882.90 | $3,797.75 | $1,390.80 |
| 20 | $1,828.42 | $1,987.02 | $4,084.94 | $1,494.92 |
| 21 | $1,932.54 | $2,091.14 | $4,372.13 | $1,599.04 |
| 22 | $2,036.66 | $2,195.26 | $4,659.32 | $1,703.16 |
| 23 | $2,140.78 | $2,299.38 | $4,946.51 | $1,807.28 |
| 24 | $2,244.90 | $2,403.50 | $5,233.70 | $1,911.40 |
| 25 | $2,349.02 | $2,507.62 | $5,520.89 | $2,015.52 |
The college charges additional fees to support the enhancement of student learning and the student experience.
| Technology Fee: | |
| ABE, Parent Coop, ESL, and GED Students | $10 per quarter |
| All Other Students |
$40 per quarter (1-9 credits) $50 per quarter (10+ credits and Running Start students) |
| Student Building Fee: | |
| All Students | $6 per credit (all credits) |
| Matriculation Fee: | |
| All Students | $20 per quarter |
| Associated Student Programs Fee: Running Start students ONLY. $5 per credit (up to $50 max.) | |
Course Fees: Course fees vary and are listed in the Class Schedule.
Books: The cost of books varies depending upon the type of class.
Average Cost per year: $801-$904
*Source: National Association of College Stores
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.
The Business Office must be notified of tuition and fees being paid by any third party (i.e., organization/agency, private/alternative student loan, scholarship, non-profit agency, state agency or financial institution) to avoid being dropped from classes. You may submit contracts and letters directly to the Business Office by fax: 360-596-5703 or email: payment@spscc.edu. Contact the Business Office for more information, phone: 360-596-5246.
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 2020 Sources of Institutional Revenue:
- State: $18,682,454
- Grants & Contracts: $11,562,210
- Local: $16,045,960
- Tuition: $9,584,122
- Total: $55,874,746
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 2020.
- Instruction: $4,882,690
- Primary Academic Support: $608,286
- Library: $194,391
- Student Services: $1,264,863
- Institutional Support: $1,697,893
- Plant Operations: $928,593
- Total: $9,576,716
| 2020-21 Tuition Rates in effect Fall Quarter 2020 | |||
| Number of Credits | Washington Resident | Non-Washington Resident, U.S. Citizen |
Non-Resident, International |
| 1 | $113.04 | $128.00 | $291.28 |
| 2 | $226.08 | $256.00 | $582.56 |
| 3 | $339.12 | $384.00 | $873.84 |
| 4 | $452.16 | $512.00 | $1,165.12 |
| 5 | $565.20 | $640.00 | $1,456.40 |
| 6 | $678.24 | $768.00 | $1,747.68 |
| 7 | $791.28 | $896.00 | $2,038.96 |
| 8 | $904.32 | $1,024.00 | $2,330.24 |
| 9 | $1,017.36 | $1,152.00 | $2,621.52 |
| 10 | $1,130.40 | $1,280.00 | $2,912.80 |
| 11 | $1,186.34 | $1,336.74 | $2,976.02 |
| 12 | $1,242.28 | $1,393.48 | $3,039.24 |
| 13 | $1,298.22 | $1,450.22 | $3,102.46 |
| 14 | $1,354.16 | $1,506.96 | $3,165.68 |
| 15 | $1,410.10 | $1,563.70 | $3,228.90 |
| 16 | $1,466.04 | $1,620.44 | $3,292.12 |
| 17 | $1,521.98 | $1,677.18 | $3,355.34 |
| 18 | $1,577.92 | $1,733.92 | $3,418.56 |
| 19 | $1,679.34 | $1,835.34 | $3,698.22 |
| 20 | $1,780.76 | $1,936.76 | $3,977.88 |
| 21 | $1,882.18 | $2,038.18 | $4,257.54 |
| 22 | $1,983.60 | $2,139.60 | $4,537.20 |
| 23 | $2,085.02 | $2,241.02 | $4,816.86 |
| 24 | $2,186.44 | $2,342.44 | $5,096.52 |
| 25 | $2,287.86 | $2,443.86 | $5,376.18 |