Tuition & Fees
The rates on the table below are effective from Fall Quarter 2021 through Summer Quarter 2022. 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 2021-2022 |
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 | $147.42 | $241.53 | $330.49 | $170.14 |
| 5 credits | $645.10 | $1,115.65 | $1,560.45 | $758.70 |
| 12 credits (full-time) | $1,388.76 | $2,337.72 | $3,234.38 | $1,632.56 |
| 15 credits | $1,557.90 | $2,518.65 | $3,425.90 | $1,826.60 |
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 | $115.12 | $209.23 | $298.19 | $130.34 |
| 2 credits | $230.24 | $418.46 | $596.38 | $260.68 |
| 3 credits | $345.36 | $627.69 | $894.57 | $391.02 |
| 4 credits | $460.48 | $836.92 | $1192.76 | $521.36 |
| 5 credits | $575.60 | $1046.15 | $1490.95 | $651.70 |
| 6 credits | $690.72 | $1255.38 | $1789.14 | $782.04 |
| 7 credits | $805.84 | $1464.61 | $2087.33 | $912.38 |
| 8 credits | $920.96 | $1673.84 | $2385.52 | $1042.72 |
| 9 credits | $1036.08 | $1883.07 | $2683.71 | $1173.06 |
| 10 credits | $1151.20 | $2092.30 | $2981.90 | $1303.40 |
| 11 credits | $1207.58 | $2152.61 | $3045.74 | $1360.58 |
| 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 | $1263.96 | $2158.98 | $3109.58 | $1417.76 |
| 13 credits | $1320.34 | $2217.87 | $3173.42 | $1474.94 |
| 14 credits | $1376.72 | $2276.76 | $3237.26 | $1532.12 |
| 15 credits | $1433.10 | $2335.65 | $3301.10 | $1589.30 |
| 16 credits | $1489.48 | $2394.54 | $3364.94 | $1646.48 |
| 17 credits | $1545.86 | $2453.43 | $3428.78 | $1703.66 |
| 18 credits | $1602.24 | $2512.32 | $3492.62 | $1760.84 |
| Over 18 per credit*** | $104.12 | $190.16 | $287.19 | $104.12 |
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): $23.00 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 GST/AST
- Approximately $63 per quarter
- Additional Fees
- Approximately $660 per year in lab fees
- Term
- Definition
- Additional Program Fees
- Approximately $50 - $150 per quarter, depending on courses selected
- Additional Program Fees
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Approximately $775 - $4940 per quarter
- Additional Program Fees
- Approximately $50 - $150 per quarter, depending on courses selected
- Additional Program Fees
- Approximately $45 - 120 per quarter, depending on courses 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
Veterans- There are several tuition rates for qualifying veterans. To find out which rate is appropriate for you, contact:
Missy Anderson
Certifying Official
FOSS Building, Room 5226
manderson4@shoreline.edu
(206) 546-4645
**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.