Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,467 when living on campus and $26,077 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $31,826 when living on campus and $31,435 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 | ||
| Pierce College District | $4,686 | $5,211 | $1,000 | $17,263 | $21,970 |
| Grays Harbor College | $4,751 | $10,629 | $1,125 | - | $17,307 |
| Lower Columbia College | $4,346 | $5,633 | $762 | $21,756 | $21,756 |
| Renton Technical College | $6,723 | $7,257 | $942 | - | $15,048 |
| Western Washington University | $9,286 | $27,853 | $1,176 | $19,505 | $19,505 |
| Washington State University-Spokane | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $5,958 | $11,317 | $1,001 | $19,508 | $19,117 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,958 for in-state students and $11,317 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Washington University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,853 and Pierce College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,211 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pierce College District | $4,539 | $4,902 | $4,686 | $5,211 |
| Grays Harbor College | $4,605 | $10,284 | $4,751 | $10,629 |
| Lower Columbia College | $4,261 | $5,514 | $4,346 | $5,633 |
| Renton Technical College | $5,784 | $6,252 | $6,723 | $7,257 |
| Western Washington University | $8,967 | $26,873 | $9,286 | $27,853 |
| Washington State University-Spokane | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $5,631 | $10,765 | $5,958 | $11,317 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,456 for state residents and $26,574 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Washington University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $25,285 and Western Washington University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $25,285.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pierce College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Grays Harbor College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lower Columbia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Renton Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Western Washington University | $12,963 | $25,638 | $13,456 | $26,574 |
| Washington State University-Spokane | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,963 | $25,638 | $13,456 | $26,574 |
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 $19,508 when a student lives on campus and $19,117 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pierce College District | $13,293 | $3,970 | $18,000 | $3,970 | - |
| Grays Harbor College | - | - | $12,966 | $4,341 | - |
| Lower Columbia College | $17,868 | $3,888 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| Renton Technical College | - | - | $11,274 | $3,774 | - |
| Western Washington University | $14,915 | $4,590 | $14,915 | $4,590 | - |
| Washington State University-Spokane | - | ||||
| Average | $15,359 | $4,149 | $15,005 | $4,113 | - |