Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $20,511 when living on campus and $26,640 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $23,860 when living on campus and $29,990 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 | ||
| North Seattle College | $5,058 | $5,547 | $702 | - | $21,687 |
| Peninsula College | $4,586 | $5,111 | $762 | - | $21,951 |
| Seattle Central College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $900 | - | $21,531 |
| Skagit Valley College | $5,620 | $7,561 | $960 | $12,650 | $12,650 |
| Western Washington University | $9,286 | $27,853 | $1,176 | $19,505 | $19,505 |
| Northwest Indian College | - | $3,969 | $1,032 | $8,962 | $21,687 |
| Average | $5,883 | $9,233 | $922 | $13,706 | $19,835 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $5,883 for in-state students and $9,233 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.55% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Washington University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,853 and Northwest Indian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,969 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| North Seattle College | $5,058 | $5,547 | $5,058 | $5,547 |
| Peninsula College | $4,439 | $4,919 | $4,586 | $5,111 |
| Seattle Central College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $4,865 | $5,354 |
| Skagit Valley College | $4,748 | $7,888 | $5,620 | $7,561 |
| Western Washington University | $8,967 | $26,873 | $9,286 | $27,853 |
| Northwest Indian College | $3,969 | $3,969 | - | $3,969 |
| Average | $5,341 | $9,092 | $5,883 | $9,233 |
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 | |
| North Seattle College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Peninsula College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Seattle Central College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Skagit Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Western Washington University | $12,963 | $25,638 | $13,456 | $26,574 |
| Northwest Indian College | 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 $13,706 when a student lives on campus and $19,835 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| North Seattle College | - | - | $17,952 | $3,735 | - |
| Peninsula College | - | - | $17,868 | $4,083 | - |
| Seattle Central College | - | - | $17,952 | $3,579 | - |
| Skagit Valley College | $9,650 | $3,000 | $9,650 | $3,000 | - |
| Western Washington University | $14,915 | $4,590 | $14,915 | $4,590 | - |
| Northwest Indian College | $5,500 | $3,462 | $17,952 | $3,735 | - |
| Average | $10,022 | $3,684 | $16,048 | $3,787 | - |