Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid.
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What You'll Pay at Seattle Central College
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Net Price
$10,422
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Seattle Central College Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$8,819
Seattle Central College Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$7,883
$30–48k
$8,893
$48–75k
$10,422
$75–110k
$11,555
$110k+
$16,989
Understanding Your Aid Package
Seattle Central College has a sticker price of N/A per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
$48–75K families pay: ~$10,422/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$7,883/year
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$12,000
Range (25th–75th)$3,500 – $13,043
Median Parent PLUS Loans$21,488
Debt Manageability
0.20x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$43,307
Earnings Growth
+11%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$7,377
81th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$19,783
25th %ile
$68,743
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Seattle Central College Cost & Financial Aid
Seattle Central College's published tuition is $17,889 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $10,422—a difference of $7,467.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $7,883 at Seattle Central College. 21% of students receive Pell Grants.
Seattle Central College offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Seattle graduates is $12,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $127 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $16,989 at Seattle—still $900 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
