Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,243 when living on campus and $26,583 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,201 when living on campus and $34,541 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 | ||
| Washington State University-Tri Cities | $11,932 | $28,008 | $762 | - | $16,773 |
| Clover Park Technical College | - | $6,634 | $840 | - | $20,795 |
| Renton Technical College | $6,723 | $7,257 | $942 | - | $15,048 |
| Skagit Valley College | $5,620 | $7,561 | $960 | $12,650 | $12,650 |
| Spokane Community College | $4,057 | $5,494 | $1,134 | - | $19,788 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $12,817 | $42,171 | $900 | $19,530 | $19,530 |
| Average | $8,230 | $16,188 | $923 | $16,090 | $17,431 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,230 for in-state students and $16,188 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.65% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,171 and Spokane Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,494 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Washington State University-Tri Cities | $11,664 | $27,348 | $11,932 | $28,008 |
| Clover Park Technical College | $5,979 | $5,979 | - | $6,634 |
| Renton Technical College | $5,784 | $6,252 | $6,723 | $7,257 |
| Skagit Valley College | $4,748 | $7,888 | $5,620 | $7,561 |
| Spokane Community College | $3,928 | $5,278 | $4,057 | $5,494 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $12,458 | $40,956 | $12,817 | $42,171 |
| Average | $7,427 | $15,617 | $8,230 | $16,188 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,807 for state residents and $32,685 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.96% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,392 and University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $31,392.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Washington State University-Tri Cities | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Clover Park Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Renton Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Skagit Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Spokane Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $18,273 | $31,746 | $18,807 | $32,685 |
| Average | $18,273 | $31,746 | $18,807 | $32,685 |
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 $16,090 when a student lives on campus and $17,431 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Washington State University-Tri Cities | - | - | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
| Clover Park Technical College | - | - | $17,585 | $3,210 | - |
| Renton Technical College | - | - | $11,274 | $3,774 | - |
| Skagit Valley College | $9,650 | $3,000 | $9,650 | $3,000 | - |
| Spokane Community College | - | - | $16,053 | $3,735 | - |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $15,948 | $3,582 | $15,948 | $3,582 | - |
| Average | $12,799 | $3,291 | $13,940 | $3,491 | - |