Skagit Valley College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	140
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
On-time graduation rate	35%

Located in Mount Vernon, Washington, Skagit Valley College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Skagit Valley College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Skagit Valley College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Skagit Valley College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Skagit Valley College is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Washington is 16-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Skagit Valley College is reported to be 35%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,431

Cost of attendance at Skagit Valley College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,507

Cost of attendance at Skagit Valley College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at Skagit Valley College received on average $5,054 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,054

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	125	28%	$3,889	$486,136
Other Federal Grant	140	31%	$3,843	$538,014
State Grant/Scholarships	173	39%	$2,803	$484,868
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	88	20%	$1,585	$139,482
Total Grant & Scholarships	230	52%	$5,054	$1,162,364

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Skagit Valley College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Skagit Valley College students is 35.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 33.3%.

35.4%

asian 41.7% 5 students
African American 25.0% 2 students
white 36.2% 98 students
unknown 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 24.7% 19 students
International Students 65.0% 13 students
Mixed Race 35.5% 11 students

Service Offerings

Skagit Valley College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Skagit Valley College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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