Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,268 when living on campus and $25,503 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $27,938 when living on campus and $30,174 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Central Washington University | $9,192 | $26,771 | $900 | $20,346 | $13,773 |
| Columbia Basin College | $6,194 | $8,239 | $702 | $13,203 | $15,302 |
| Green River College | $4,580 | $5,105 | $762 | - | $21,756 |
| North Seattle College | $5,058 | $5,547 | $702 | - | $21,687 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | $4,058 | $5,494 | $1,134 | - | $19,788 |
| Cascadia College | $4,914 | $10,864 | $762 | - | $21,756 |
| Average | $5,666 | $10,337 | $827 | $16,775 | $19,010 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,666 for in-state students and $10,337 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.69% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Central Washington University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $26,771 and Green River College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,105 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Washington University | $8,845 | $25,910 | $9,192 | $26,771 |
| Columbia Basin College | $5,959 | $7,738 | $6,194 | $8,239 |
| Green River College | $4,434 | $4,916 | $4,580 | $5,105 |
| North Seattle College | $5,058 | $5,547 | $5,058 | $5,547 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | $3,928 | $5,278 | $4,058 | $5,494 |
| Cascadia College | $4,678 | $10,426 | $4,914 | $10,864 |
| Average | $5,484 | $9,969 | $5,666 | $10,337 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,892 for state residents and $27,263 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.31% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Central Washington University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,092 and Central Washington University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $25,092.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Washington University | $12,430 | $26,390 | $12,892 | $27,263 |
| Columbia Basin College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Green River College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Seattle College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Spokane Falls Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cascadia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,430 | $26,390 | $12,892 | $27,263 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $16,775 when a student lives on campus and $19,010 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central Washington University | $16,314 | $4,032 | $9,741 | $4,032 | - |
| Columbia Basin College | $10,450 | $2,753 | $11,202 | $4,100 | - |
| Green River College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| North Seattle College | - | - | $17,952 | $3,735 | - |
| Spokane Falls Community College | - | - | $16,053 | $3,735 | - |
| Cascadia College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| Average | $13,382 | $3,393 | $15,114 | $3,896 | - |