Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,920 when living on campus and $26,846 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,794 when living on campus and $34,720 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 |
| Central Washington University | $9,192 | $26,771 | $900 | $20,346 | $13,773 |
| Clark College | $4,632 | $10,380 | $762 | - | $21,828 |
| Pierce College District | $4,686 | $5,211 | $1,000 | $17,263 | $21,970 |
| Spokane Community College | $4,057 | $5,494 | $1,134 | - | $19,788 |
| Washington State University | $12,997 | $29,073 | $762 | $16,773 | $16,773 |
| Average | $6,645 | $14,519 | $887 | $19,389 | $19,315 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,645 for in-state students and $14,519 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.16% 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 | |
| Bellevue College | $4,159 | $9,838 | $4,305 | $10,183 |
| Central Washington University | $8,845 | $25,910 | $9,192 | $26,771 |
| Clark College | $4,529 | $10,133 | $4,632 | $10,380 |
| Pierce College District | $4,539 | $4,902 | $4,686 | $5,211 |
| Spokane Community College | $3,928 | $5,278 | $4,057 | $5,494 |
| Washington State University | $12,701 | $28,385 | $12,997 | $29,073 |
| Average | $6,450 | $14,074 | $6,645 | $14,519 |
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 | |
| Bellevue College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Central Washington University | $12,430 | $26,390 | $12,892 | $27,263 |
| Clark College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Pierce College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Spokane Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Washington State University | $14,063 | $28,860 | $14,400 | $29,567 |
| 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 $19,389 when a student lives on campus and $19,315 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 | - |
| Central Washington University | $16,314 | $4,032 | $9,741 | $4,032 | - |
| Clark College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,960 | - |
| Pierce College District | $13,293 | $3,970 | $18,000 | $3,970 | - |
| Spokane Community College | - | - | $16,053 | $3,735 | - |
| Washington State University | $13,131 | $3,642 | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
| Average | $15,540 | $3,849 | $15,444 | $3,871 | - |