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Spokane Falls Community College

#1849 in US ranking Spokane, WA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Spokane Falls Community College award

Cost

Cost / year
$28,709
Tuition & fees
$5,235
Avg. aid
$6,902
Receiving aid
63%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
32%
Median salary
$38,262
1 yr after graduation

What does Spokane Falls Community College offer in terms of athletics?

SFCC students can participate in intercollegiate athletics through the Community Colleges of Spokane's shared athletics program, known as the Sasquatch. The program competes in the Northwest Athletic Conference, rather than as a separate SFCC NCAA team.

Representative competitive sports include basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, cross-country, track and field, and volleyball. A broad list of sports associated with the college should not be read as a list of current varsity teams: recreational activities and organized intercollegiate competition are different. Prospective athletes should check the shared program's current team roster, eligibility rules, and tryout or recruiting process for their sport.

What student groups and Associations are available at Spokane Falls Community College?

SFCC offers student organizations as a way to meet peers and take part in activities beyond class. Student government, academic and professional interests, performance, and other shared pursuits provide different kinds of involvement.

Groups associated with the college have included DECA, a forensics club, and chorale. Historical organization names are not proof that a club is meeting in the current term, so students looking for a specific group should consult the current student-activities roster. That distinction matters if club participation is a significant part of a student's enrollment decision.

Who studies at Spokane Falls Community College?

SFCC enrolled 4,319 students in the reported institutional figures, reflecting a population that includes new students, transfer students, and adults at different stages of education. The figures identify 1,019 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 338 transfer-in students.

The age profile extends beyond the traditional first-year college range: 753 enrolled students were under 18, while 1,058 were ages 18 or 19. Students in their twenties, thirties, and older were also represented. About 94% of students were Washington residents, consistent with SFCC's role as a regional public college. These counts describe enrollment; they do not establish that students of a particular age or background share the same schedule, goals, or campus experience.

The reported student-to-faculty ratio is 12 to 1. That institution-wide measure is not a promise about the size of a particular lecture, lab, or online class, which students can assess through the term schedule.

How does student life look like at Spokane Falls Community College?

Everyday life at SFCC is shaped by classes, campus services, and activities rather than residence-hall living. Students can spend time on campus for advising, studying, performances, student programming, and meetings, then commute home.

The college reports opportunities connected with theater, choral performance, a student newspaper, and student-run radio. Personal or psychological counseling is also among its student supports. For someone comparing SFCC with a residential college, the practical difference is when and how connections happen: joining a group, attending an event, or using a campus gathering space may take deliberate scheduling around work and travel.

What libraries are available to students at Spokane Falls Community College?

SFCC's main library is the Learning Resources Center. It gives students a campus location for coursework and research, with library support that extends beyond finding a book on a shelf.

Students can use library research assistance and academic resources to locate and evaluate material for assignments. When planning a major project, it is worth checking access to subject databases, online resources, borrowing arrangements, and help from library staff. Current hours and access rules are especially important for students whose available study time falls outside their class schedule.

Spokane Falls Community College Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

4319

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

818

Total staff

126 full time, 167 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Spokane Falls Community College Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 4,319

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 2,876
Part-time: 1,443

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 406
Men: 412

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 417
Black or African American: 101
White: 1,905
American Indian or Alaska Native: 47
Asian: 65
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 9
Two or more races: 278
Unknown: 340

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Spokane Falls Community College Sports & Athletics

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Badminton

–Both–

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Bowling

–Both–

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Soccer

BothBothBoth

Softball

WomenBothWomen

Table tennis

–Both–

Tennis

BothBothBoth

Track and field

Both–Both

Volleyball

WomenBothWomen

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.