Cost of Attendance
Community college tuition is more affordable than most four-year colleges and universities. You can save thousands of dollars by studying the first two years of your higher education at Seattle Colleges.
Cost estimates for international students (Fall 2023 - Summer 2024)
College Bridge and College
College Bridge, University Transfer, High School Completion Plus, Career Training, and IP Short-Term Certificate
| Quarter (3 Months) | Academic Year (9 Months) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,525 | $10,575 |
| Approximate Fees | $205 | $615 |
| Housing and Food | $4,284 | $12,852 |
| Books/Supplies | $299 | $897 |
| Medical Insurance | $435 | $1,305 |
| Transportation | $125 | $375 |
| Miscellaneous | * | * |
| Total (US$) | $8,873 | $26,619 |
Intensive English
| Quarter (3 Months) | Academic Year (9 Months) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,330 | $9,990 |
| Approximate Fees | $95 | $285 |
| Housing and Food | $4,284 | $12,852 |
| Books/Supplies | $299 | $897 |
| Medical Insurance | $435 | $1,305 |
| Transportation | $125 | $375 |
| Miscellaneous | * | * |
| Total (US$) | $8,568 | $25,704 |
B.A.S. Degree (year 3 & 4 only)
| Quarter (3 Months) | Academic Year (9 Months) | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,814 | $20,442 |
| Approximate Fees | $205 | $615 |
| Housing and Food | $4,284 | $12,852 |
| Books/Supplies | $299 | $897 |
| Medical Insurance | $435 | $1,305 |
| Transportation | $125 | $375 |
| Miscellaneous | * | * |
| Total (US$) | $12,162 | $36,486 |
*Miscellaneous covers living expenses such as clothing, laundry, and entertainment. Costs will vary depending on lifestyle and living situation. Average expenses are $600 per quarter / $1,800 per academic year.
Notes:
- Amounts are rounded up to the nearest dollar.
- Tuition is based on 15 credits. Exact tuition amounts may vary slightly, usually by $100-$200.
- Fees cover costs associated with campus services, facilities, orientation, and SEVP reporting. Some Career Training programs charge additional fees not included above ranging from $357 - $6,527. The fees are added to the student's I-20 form after admission into the affected program.
- Housing estimates will vary depending on a student's individual living choices.
- Medical insurance is mandatory and charged automatically upon registration each quarter.