Tuition & Fees
The rates on the table below are effective from Fall Quarter 2024 through Summer 2025. Online students, veterans, senior citizens, and state employees may be eligible for tuition discounts.
Estimated Tuition & Fees
(does not include additional program or course fees, books, or supply costs)
| Per Quarter 2024-2025 |
WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus |
Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ |
Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67 |
| 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08 |
| 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65 |
¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online
Tuition rates by number of credits
| Number of Credits | WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus |
Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ |
Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online Please note that tuition rates change every year upon authorization from the legislature and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. |
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| 1 credit | $126.47 | $246.49 | $327.01 | $144.67 |
| 2 credits | $252.94 | $492.98 | $654.02 | $289.34 |
| 3 credits | $379.41 | $739.47 | $981.03 | $434.01 |
| 4 credits | $505.88 | $985.96 | $1,308.04 | $578.68 |
| 5 credits | $632.35 | $1,232.45 | $1,635.05 | $723.35 |
| 6 credits | $758.82 | $1,478.94 | $1,962.06 | $868.02 |
| 7 credits | $885.29 | $1,725.43 | $2,289.07 | $1,012.69 |
| 8 credits | $1,011.76 | $1,971.92 | $2,616.08 | $1,157.36 |
| 9 credits | $1,138.30 | $2,218.41 | $2,943.09 | $1,302.03 |
| 10 credits | $1,264.70 | $2,464.90 | $3,270.10 | $1,446.70 |
| 11 credits | $1,325.92 | $2,475.97 | $3,339.52 | $1,508.89 |
| Number of Credits | WA-Resident | Non-WA resident, US citizen, & Eligible non-citizen On Campus |
Non-WA resident Non-US citizen¹ |
Non-WA resident, US citizen Online Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ¹ Includes all International Students, both on campus and overseas online ***The per-credit fee for over 18 credits may be subject to a partial waiver for required vocational courses. Please note that tuition rates change every year upon authorization from the legislature and the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges |
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| 12 credits | $1,387.14 | $2,487.04 | $3,408.94 | $1,571.08 |
| 13 credits | $1,448.36 | $2,498.11 | $3,478.36 | $1,633.27 |
| 14 credits | $1,509.58 | $2,509.18 | $3,547.78 | $1,695.46 |
| 15 credits | $1,570.80 | $2,520.25 | $3,617.20 | $1,757.65 |
| 16 credits | $1,632.02 | $2,531.32 | $3,686.62 | $1,819.84 |
| 17 credits | $1,693.24 | $2,542.39 | $3,756.04 | $1,882.03 |
| 18 credits | $1,754.46 | $2,553.46 | $3,825.46 | $1,944.22 |
| Over 18 per credit*** | $114.47 | $234.49 | $315.01 | $114.47 |
Additional College Fees
The rates shown above are for tuition (retained by the College and the State of Washington) and the services and activities fees (transferred to student government) only. In addition to the above tuition and fees, all students pay supplemental fees, as enacted by student government, in the following amounts:
- Student union building (PUB) renovation fee: $4.40 per credit, up to 12 credits ($52.80 maximum)
- Sustainable commuter options fee (SCOF): $13.00 per student per quarter
- Student technology fee: $4.40 per credit, up to 10 credits ($44.00 maximum)
- Student completion fee: $0.50 per credit, up to 10 credits ($5.00 maximum)
- Particular courses may also have additional fees for materials, supplies, or other charges..
Learn more about student fees that fund programs and services on campus
Additional Program Costs
- Additional Fees:Auto Dealer Programs
- Approximately $1700 per quarter in tools and equipment
- Additional Fees: Automotive
- Approximately $63 per quarter
- Additional Fees
- Approximately $660 per year in lab fees
- Additional Program Fees
- Approximately $50 - $150 per quarter, depending on courses selected
- Additional Program Fees
- Additional Program Fees
- Approximately $50 - $150 per quarter, depending on courses selected
- Estimated Additional Costs
- Approximately $75 - 150 per course, depending on course selected
- Additional Program Fees
- Approximately $300 per quarter
- Additional Program Fees
- Approximately $1000 per quarter
- Additional Program Fees
- Approximately $40 - $495, depending on enrollment in private instruction
- Additional Program Fees
- Additional $45
Veterans & Military-Connected Students - There are several tuition rates for qualifying military-connected students. To find out which rate is appropriate for you, contact:
Joshua SaloisCertifying Official
FOSS Building, Room 5217
jsalois@shoreline.edu
(206) 533-6659
****For purposes of being considered "full-time" for funding from federal and state financial aid programs, Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security, and most other outside agencies, a student is required to carry at least 12 credits.
Please Note: The tuition rates shown above were accurate as of the date of publication. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the legislature of the State of Washington, the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, the Shoreline Community College Board of Trustees, and the Shoreline Community College Student Body Association.
HB 1795 Disclosure
In accordance with RCW 28B.15.0681(5)(a) and (b), institutions of higher education must disclose certain information to all undergraduate resident students.
- 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 the community and technical colleges