C+
Above Average
Score: 55/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
43/100 · earnings-weighted

Skagit Valley College

4-Year Public
📍 Mount Vernon, Washington 98273
Outcomes
C
52/100
Affordability
B
73/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
B+
75/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

4,098
Total Enrollment
34%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
17.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$8,365
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Skagit Valley College ▼

48% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$571,798
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,035
1-Year Change
+3.4%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Skagit Valley College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$43,505
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,892
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$13,805
Median debt at graduation
36.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
21.1%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 32% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 46th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Skagit Valley College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$71,639$86,854+7%#250 of 962#635$19,000
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians—$63,091+8%#53 of 176#100—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$30,437$49,042+11%#121 of 947#391$9,225
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services$43,072$35,759-15%#432 of 476#457—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$34,290$35,093-14%#46 of 58#51—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Skagit Valley College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $571,798
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,035/mo — vs ~$608/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98274 (3.3% cap, Mount Vernon)

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🏆 Where Skagit Valley College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#6
Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance)
of 43 schools
#29
Child Development
of 62 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,623 $6,563
Room $5,475
Total Cost (On-Campus) $19,230 $21,171

Financial Aid

58%
Receive Any Aid
32%
Receive Pell Grants
6%
Take Out Loans
$8,365
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$4,672
$30,001 - $48,000$6,000
$48,001 - $75,000$5,980
$75,001 - $110,000$9,822
$110,001+$12,437

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 308 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 105 grads/yr Emergency Care Attendant (EMT Ambulance) 92 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 62 grads/yr Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide 37 grads/yr Child Development 29 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 24 grads/yr Physical Sciences, General 21 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 18 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 16 grads/yr Medical/Clinical Assistant 15 grads/yr Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician 15 grads/yr Environmental/Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services 15 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 12 grads/yr Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 12 grads/yr Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 12 grads/yr Fire Science/Fire-fighting 11 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9 grads/yr Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder 9 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Skagit Valley College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Education teachers, postsecondary
$72k/yr 74,900 jobs
Elementary school teachers, except special education
$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs
Kindergarten teachers, except special education
$61k/yr 117,200 jobs
Preschool teachers, except special education
$37k/yr 555,100 jobs
Ambulance drivers and attendants, except emergency medical technicians
$34k/yr 12,300 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

4,098
Total Students
55%
Women
44%
Traditional Age (18-24)
48%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Hispanic 24%
Black 2%
Asian 4%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 14%
Off-Campus (Renters) 48%
With Family 37%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,983 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 46%
Hybrid (Some Online) 26%
Fully Online 28%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 44%
25-64 (Adult) 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Skagit Valley College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Skagit Valley College?
Tuition at Skagit Valley College is $4,623 for in-state students and $6,563 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $8,365.
What is the graduation rate at Skagit Valley College?
The graduation rate at Skagit Valley College is 34%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Skagit Valley College a good school?
Skagit Valley College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Skagit Valley College?
Skagit Valley College has a total enrollment of 4,098 students.
Is there rental demand near Skagit Valley College?
Yes! Approximately 48% of students at Skagit Valley College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 1,983 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Mount Vernon area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology