Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,606 when living on campus and $25,311 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $26,876 when living on campus and $29,581 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 | ||
| Columbia Basin College | $6,194 | $8,239 | $702 | $13,203 | $15,302 |
| Green River College | $4,580 | $5,105 | $762 | - | $21,756 |
| Highline College | $4,623 | $5,156 | $702 | $16,488 | $19,974 |
| South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $845 | - | $13,597 |
| Washington State University | $12,997 | $29,073 | $762 | $16,773 | $16,773 |
| Cascadia College | $4,914 | $10,864 | $762 | - | $21,756 |
| Average | $6,362 | $10,632 | $756 | $15,488 | $18,193 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,362 for in-state students and $10,632 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,073 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 | |
| Columbia Basin College | $5,959 | $7,738 | $6,194 | $8,239 |
| Green River College | $4,434 | $4,916 | $4,580 | $5,105 |
| Highline College | $4,458 | $4,948 | $4,623 | $5,156 |
| South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $4,865 | $5,354 |
| Washington State University | $12,701 | $28,385 | $12,997 | $29,073 |
| Cascadia College | $4,678 | $10,426 | $4,914 | $10,864 |
| Average | $6,183 | $10,295 | $6,362 | $10,632 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,400 for state residents and $29,567 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,842 and Washington State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,842.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Columbia Basin College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Green River College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Highline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Seattle College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Washington State University | $14,063 | $28,860 | $14,400 | $29,567 |
| Cascadia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $14,063 | $28,860 | $14,400 | $29,567 |
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 $15,488 when a student lives on campus and $18,193 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Columbia Basin College | $10,450 | $2,753 | $11,202 | $4,100 | - |
| Green River College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| Highline College | $13,026 | $3,462 | $16,512 | $3,462 | - |
| South Seattle College | - | - | $10,383 | $3,214 | - |
| Washington State University | $13,131 | $3,642 | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
| Cascadia College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| Average | $12,202 | $3,286 | $14,494 | $3,699 | - |