Skagit Valley College is a public 2-year college in Mount Vernon, Washington with 2,477 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $18,835 a year after grants and graduates 34% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Skagit Valley College acceptance rate and admissions
Skagit Valley College has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Skagit Valley College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $5,700 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $7,800 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $17,700 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $28,200 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $18,835 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,835 a year after grants and scholarships, $9,365 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Skagit Valley College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 34% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $50,327 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $12,906 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 26% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Skagit Valley College majors and what graduates earn
Skagit Valley College awarded bachelor's degrees in 3 fields recently.
All 3 majors at Skagit Valley College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 18 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Health administration | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Trade and career programs at Skagit Valley College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical assistant | Certificate | 99 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| LPN and CNA | Certificate | 37 | n/a | $53,248 | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Associate degree | 23 | n/a | $63,091 | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Associate degree | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Auto and diesel mechanic | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Associate degree | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical assistant | Associate degree | 8 | $50,342 | $35,759 | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Welding | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dental assisting and hygiene | Certificate | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Culinary arts | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 0 | n/a | $40,960 | n/a |
Students and location
- 2,477 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 63% women, 38% men
- 16 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Skagit Valley College?
No. Skagit Valley College has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Skagit Valley College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $5,700 for in-state students and $7,800 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,835 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Skagit Valley College?
34% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Skagit Valley College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $50,327 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.