Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,323 when living on campus and $27,356 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,447 when living on campus and $35,480 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 | ||
| Central Washington University | $9,192 | $26,771 | $900 | $20,346 | $13,773 |
| Pierce College District | $4,686 | $5,211 | $1,000 | $17,263 | $21,970 |
| Seattle Central College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $900 | - | $21,531 |
| Washington State University | $12,997 | $29,073 | $762 | $16,773 | $16,773 |
| Cascadia College | $4,914 | $10,864 | $762 | - | $21,756 |
| Washington State University - Everett Campus | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $7,331 | $15,455 | $865 | $18,127 | $19,161 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,331 for in-state students and $15,455 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.06% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,073 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 | |
| Central Washington University | $8,845 | $25,910 | $9,192 | $26,771 |
| Pierce College District | $4,539 | $4,902 | $4,686 | $5,211 |
| Seattle Central 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 |
| Washington State University - Everett Campus | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,126 | $14,995 | $7,331 | $15,455 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,646 for state residents and $28,415 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.86% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,842 and Central Washington University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $25,092.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Washington University | $12,430 | $26,390 | $12,892 | $27,263 |
| Pierce College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Seattle Central 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. | |||
| Washington State University - Everett Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,247 | $27,625 | $13,646 | $28,415 |
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 $18,127 when a student lives on campus and $19,161 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central Washington University | $16,314 | $4,032 | $9,741 | $4,032 | - |
| Pierce College District | $13,293 | $3,970 | $18,000 | $3,970 | - |
| Seattle Central College | - | - | $17,952 | $3,579 | - |
| Washington State University | $13,131 | $3,642 | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
| Cascadia College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| Washington State University - Everett Campus | - | ||||
| Average | $14,246 | $3,881 | $15,338 | $3,822 | - |