Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,347 when living on campus and $27,070 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,180 when living on campus and $35,903 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 | ||
| Bellevue College | $4,305 | $10,183 | $762 | $23,172 | $21,756 |
| Clark College | $4,632 | $10,380 | $762 | - | $21,828 |
| Pierce College District | $4,686 | $5,211 | $1,000 | $17,263 | $21,970 |
| Olympic College | $4,197 | $9,740 | $708 | $14,700 | $14,900 |
| Whatcom Community College | $5,146 | $11,096 | $762 | $23,172 | $21,756 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $12,817 | $42,171 | $900 | $19,530 | $19,530 |
| Average | $5,964 | $14,797 | $816 | $19,567 | $20,290 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,964 for in-state students and $14,797 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.87% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,171 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 | |
| Bellevue College | $4,159 | $9,838 | $4,305 | $10,183 |
| Clark College | $4,529 | $10,133 | $4,632 | $10,380 |
| Pierce College District | $4,539 | $4,902 | $4,686 | $5,211 |
| Olympic College | $4,472 | $9,740 | $4,197 | $9,740 |
| Whatcom Community College | $4,982 | $10,731 | $5,146 | $11,096 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $12,458 | $40,956 | $12,817 | $42,171 |
| Average | $5,857 | $14,383 | $5,964 | $14,797 |
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 | |
| Bellevue College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Clark College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pierce College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Olympic College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Whatcom 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 $19,567 when a student lives on campus and $20,290 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Bellevue College | $19,422 | $3,750 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| Clark College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,960 | - |
| Pierce College District | $13,293 | $3,970 | $18,000 | $3,970 | - |
| Olympic College | $10,500 | $4,200 | $10,700 | $4,200 | - |
| Whatcom Community College | $19,422 | $3,750 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $15,948 | $3,582 | $15,948 | $3,582 | - |
| Average | $15,717 | $3,850 | $16,375 | $3,915 | - |