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Skagit Valley College

Mount Vernon, WA·Public·2,581 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 2,581 students.

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2,581
Students
$6,116
Net Price
34%
Grad Rate
$36,100
Earnings
10 yr
$8,798
Debt

About This School

Skagit Valley College is a public institution located in Mount Vernon, Washington with approximately 2,581 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,116 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $36,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

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.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path to a four-year transfer or a technical certificate — at just $6,116/year in net cost and under $9,000 in median debt, the financial picture is genuinely reasonable. That said, the 34% graduation rate is a real concern and suggests many students don't complete their program, so you'll want to go in with a clear plan and strong support system. Median earnings of $36,100 a decade out are modest, which makes sense for a community college feeder school, but confirms this is best used as a stepping stone rather than a final destination.

Founded
1926
Setting
Small city

Popular Programs

Health Professions27%
Education10%
Business & Marketing6%
Computer Science4%
Physical Sciences3%
Biological Sciences2%
Social Sciences0%
Visual & Performing Arts0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,620
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,561
Avg Net Price
$6,116
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants28%
Median debt at graduation$8,798

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
34%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,798
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,798
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White46%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino29%
Asian4%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,581 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Skagit Valley College

2405 E. College Way

Mount Vernon, WA 98273

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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