Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,307 when living on campus and $28,085 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,574 when living on campus and $38,353 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Washington State University-Vancouver | $11,597 | $27,673 | $762 | - | $16,773 |
Edmonds College | $4,669 | $10,553 | $762 | $23,172 | $21,756 |
The Evergreen State College | $8,999 | $30,980 | $900 | $19,905 | $19,905 |
Lower Columbia College | $4,346 | $5,633 | $762 | $21,756 | $21,756 |
Tacoma Community College | $4,920 | $11,030 | $762 | - | $21,756 |
Washington State University-Spokane | The cost information is not available. | ||||
Average | $6,906 | $17,174 | $790 | $21,611 | $20,389 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,906 for in-state students and $17,174 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The Evergreen State College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,980 and Lower Columbia College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,633 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Washington State University-Vancouver | $11,307 | $26,991 | $11,597 | $27,673 |
Edmonds College | $4,309 | $9,747 | $4,669 | $10,553 |
The Evergreen State College | $8,750 | $30,059 | $8,999 | $30,980 |
Lower Columbia College | $4,261 | $5,514 | $4,346 | $5,633 |
Tacoma Community College | $4,901 | $10,649 | $4,920 | $11,030 |
Washington State University-Spokane | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $6,706 | $16,592 | $6,906 | $17,174 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,157 for state residents and $28,637 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The Evergreen State College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,882 and The Evergreen State College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,882.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Washington State University-Vancouver | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Edmonds College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
The Evergreen State College | $12,776 | $27,785 | $13,157 | $28,637 |
Lower Columbia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Tacoma Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Washington State University-Spokane | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $12,776 | $27,785 | $13,157 | $28,637 |
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 $21,611 when a student lives on campus and $20,389 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Washington State University-Vancouver | - | - | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
Edmonds College | $19,422 | $3,750 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
The Evergreen State College | $16,451 | $3,454 | $16,451 | $3,454 | - |
Lower Columbia College | $17,868 | $3,888 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
Tacoma Community College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
Washington State University-Spokane | - | ||||
Average | $17,914 | $3,697 | $16,637 | $3,752 | - |