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Choosing a community college like South Seattle College is a sound financial decision. With lower tuition and fees compared to four-year state and private institutions, you can save thousands over the course of your education. Below you will find general information and tuition and fee tables.
General Information
- Tuition and most fees are set by the Washington State Legislature. Tuition and fee rates are subject to change.
- Tuition Due Date
- Payment Policy and Refund Schedule
- Payment options and instructions.
- Returned Checks: A handling fee of $30.75 is charged for any returned checks.
- Pursuant to state law (RCW 28B.10.293 and RCW 19.16.500) any debts to the college will be increased by costs and expenses incurred in the collection of such debts.
- The Non-Resident, Waiver Eligible tuition is available to out-of-state permanent residents or citizens of the United States as part of the tuition reduction announced in Fall 2015. International students and other non-residents will continue to pay the Non-Resident/International tuition rate. If you have any questions, please contact the Enrollment Services at 206.934.7938 or via email at residencysouth@seattlecolleges.edu.
- Student Campus Enhancement Fee: In Spring 2015, students voted and approved a self-imposed fee for Campus Enhancement to fund, as a first project, the building of a Wellness Center. This quarterly fee was approved at $9 per credit, up to 10 credits, and will be included beginning with Winter quarter 2016 tuition calculations. Learn More.
- The Instructional Technology Fee covers costs associated with administration and support of instructional technology including the college’s Learning Management System and Video Recording Software. Fee is charged per quarter per credit. Students enrolled in less than 4 credits, non-credit classes, ABL/ESL courses are exempt. $4.50/Credit
- Services & Activities Fees Information: S&A Fees are student fees collected for co-curricular, extracurricular and related student programs and activities. They are assessed as follows:
- Credits 1-10: $13.57 per credit
- Incremental credits 11-18: $7.85 per credit
Fall 2025– Summer 2026
Tuition Rates for Lower Division Courses
| Credits | Resident | Non–Resident waiver eligible | Non-Resident e-Learning | Non-Resident International |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $131.96 | $150.94 | $150.94 | $339.30 |
| 2 | $263.92 | $301.88 | $301.88 | $678.60 |
| 3 | $395.88 | $452.82 | $452.82 | $1,017.90 |
| 4 | $527.84 | $603.76 | $603.76 | $1,357.20 |
| 5 | $659.80 | $754.70 | $754.70 | $1,696.50 |
| 6 | $791.76 | $905.64 | $905.64 | $2,035.80 |
| 7 | $923.72 | $1,056.58 | $1,056.58 | $2,375.10 |
| 8 | $1,055.68 | $1,207.52 | $1,207.52 | $2,714.40 |
| 9 | $1,187.64 | $1,358.46 | $1,358.46 | $3,053.70 |
| 10 | $1,319.60 | $1,509.40 | $1,509.40 | $3,393.00 |
| 11 | $1,384.69 | $1,575.50 | $1,575.50 | $3,466.57 |
| 12 | $1,449.78 | $1,641.60 | $1,641.60 | $3,540.14 |
| 13 | $1,514.87 | $1,707.70 | $1,707.70 | $3,613.71 |
| 14 | $1,579.96 | $1,773.80 | $1,773.80 | $3,687.28 |
| 15 | $1,645.05 | $1,839.90 | $1,839.90 | $3,760.85 |
| 16 | $1,710.14 | $1,906.00 | $1,906.00 | $3,834.42 |
| 17 | $1,775.23 | $1,972.10 | $1,972.10 | $3,907.99 |
| 18 | $1,840.32 | $2,038.20 | $2,038.20 | $3,981.56 |
| 19 | $1,958.71 | $2,156.59 | $2,156.59 | $4,307.29 |
| 20 | $2,077.10 | $2,274.98 | $2,274.98 | $4,633.02 |
| 21 | $2,195.49 | $2,393.37 | $2,393.37 | $4,958.75 |
| 22 | $2,313.88 | $2,511.76 | $2,511.76 | $5,284.48 |
| 23 | $2,432.27 | $2,630.15 | $2,630.15 | $5,610.21 |
| 24 | $2,550.66 | $2,748.54 | $2,748.54 | $5,935.94 |
| 25 | $2,669.05 | $2,866.93 | $2,866.93 | $6,261.67 |
Tuition Rates for Upper Division Courses
| Credits | BAS Resident | BAS Non–Resident | Non-Resident International |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $255.94 | $274.92 | $718.88 |
| 2 | $511.88 | $549.84 | $1,437.76 |
| 3 | $767.82 | $824.76 | $2,156.64 |
| 4 | $1,023.76 | $1,099.68 | $2,875.52 |
| 5 | $1,279.70 | $1,374.60 | $3,594.40 |
| 6 | $1,535.64 | $1,649.52 | $4,313.28 |
| 7 | $1,791.58 | $1,924.44 | $5,032.16 |
| 8 | $2,047.52 | $2,199.36 | $5,751.04 |
| 9 | $2,303.46 | $2,474.28 | $6,469.92 |
| 10 | $2,559.40 | $2,749.20 | $7,188.80 |
| 11 | $2,572.69 | $2,763.50 | $7,203.10 |
| 12 | $2,585.98 | $2,777.80 | $7,217.40 |
| 13 | $2,599.27 | $2,792.10 | $7,231.70 |
| 14 | $2,612.56 | $2,806.40 | $7,246.00 |
| 15 | $2,625.85 | $2,820.70 | $7,260.30 |
| 16 | $2,639.14 | $2,835.00 | $7,274.60 |
| 17 | $2,652.43 | $2,849.30 | $7,288.90 |
| 18 | $2,665.72 | $2,863.60 | $7,303.20 |
| 19 | $2,908.09 | $3,105.97 | $8,008.51 |
| 20 | $3,150.46 | $3,348.34 | $8,713.82 |
| 21 | $3,392.83 | $3,590.71 | $ 9,419.13 |
| 22 | $3,635.20 | $3,833.08 | $10,124.44 |
| 23 | $3,877.57 | $4,075.45 | $10,829.75 |
| 24 | $4,119.94 | $4,317.82 | $11,535.06 |
| 25 | $4,362.31 | $4,560.19 | $12,240.37 |
Tuition Rates for Veterans
| Credits | Veteran |
|---|---|
| 1 | $65.98 |
| 2 | $131.96 |
| 3 | $197.94 |
| 4 | $263.92 |
| 5 | $329.90 |
| 6 | $395.88 |
| 7 | $461.86 |
| 8 | $527.84 |
| 9 | $593.82 |
| 10 | $659.80 |
| 11 | $692.35 |
| 12 | $724.89 |
| 13 | $757.44 |
| 14 | $789.98 |
| 15 | $822.53 |
| 16 | $855.07 |
| 17 | $887.62 |
| 18 | $920.16 |
| 19 | $979.36 |
| 20 | $1,038.55 |
| 21 | $1,097.75 |
| 22 | $1,156.94 |
| 23 | $1,216.14 |
| 24 | $1,275.33 |
| 25 | $1,334.53 |
Note: Students 18 years old and younger who have not graduated from high school must pay the standard tuition fees for their courses unless they enroll in Running Start. Non–residents will be charged the resident tuition fee. Resident students age 19 or older are eligible for a discounted tuition rate.
Note: When students in the BAS program also take Community College credits, tuition for those courses are at a different rate. Please see your Registration Support Supervisor for instructions.
HB 1795 Disclosure
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.
- The sources of all institutional revenue received during the prior academic or fiscal year, including but not limited to state, federal, local, and private sources;
- The uses of tuition revenue collected during the prior academic or fiscal year by program category as determined by the office of financial management;
- This table shows the primary sources of operating funds received by community and technical colleges (pdf).
State Funding Support of Students
Educational Cost Statement: The average cost to educate a resident full-time community or technical college student for the 2024-25 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.