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Skagit Valley College

Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, WA · City · 2,477 students
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$6,064
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
35%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
35% typical
$43,505
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,669 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Located in the scenic Pacific Northwest, Skagit Valley College (SVC) in Mount Vernon is widely recognized for its seamless transfer pathways to four-year universities and its exceptional hands-on programs, particularly in Environmental Conservation, Allied Health (Nursing), and Culinary Arts. The campus boasts a close-knit, supportive community where students can participate in active student government, competitive Cardinal athletics, and diverse student clubs. What truly sets SVC apart is its selection of high-value Bachelor of Applied Science degrees that allow students to earn career-focused four-year credentials close to home, as well as its proud designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution committed to equitable student success.

Wikipedia:Skagit Valley College (SVC) is a public community college in Mount Vernon, Washington. It serves students in Skagit, Island, and San Juan counties in northwest Washington state. Established in 1926, SVC is as the second-oldest continuously operating community college in the state of Washington. SVC grants academic transfer pathways, professional/technical degrees, and certificates. The academic transfer degree and several professional/technical degrees can be completed online. SVC also offers Basic Education for Adults and Community Education courses. Courses are offered during Summer, Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters.

Location
Mount Vernon, WA, 98273 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
68 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$5,400$7,500
Housing & food (on campus)$17,400$17,400
Books & supplies$525$525
Cost of attendance$14,866$32,985
Average net price$6,064Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$7,500
In-state: $5,400
Housing & food (on campus)$17,400
Books & supplies$525
Cost of attendance$32,985
In-state: $14,866
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $6,064
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.skagit.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Skagit Valley College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$8,235
Books & supplies$555
Personal expenses$2,070
Transportation$2,925
Total published by the school$32,985
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$4,337
$30–48k
$5,476
$48–75k
$7,109
$75–110k
$7,773
$110k+
$14,102
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
35%
Entered 2017–18
Transferred
14%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
40% graduated · 24% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 35% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,892
10 yrs after entry$43,505
Debt
Median at graduation$13,805
Monthly payment$146
Middle 50% owe$3.7k–$15k
90th percentile$21,930
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate/Associate's: 35% graduate within 6 yrs, $40,669 earned 10 yrs after entry.
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Student Body
Gender
Men 38%Women 62%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
21%
First-gen
44%
Family income
$22,051
Independent
63%
Veterans
1%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
32%
Race & ethnicity
White
46%
Hispanic
31%
Black
3%
Asian
5%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
NWAC · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,892
After 10 yrs
$43,505
Business Administration, Management and Operations16
Natural Resources Conservation and Research4
Health and Medical Administrative Services3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$23M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$10,052/mo
Teaching spend
$8,929
per student
Federal loans
5%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate/Associate's
Undergraduate profile
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