Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,337 when living on campus and $28,558 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $32,920 when living on campus and $36,141 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 | ||
| Clark College | $5,233 | $11,183 | $528 | - | $22,056 |
| Columbia Basin College | $6,555 | $8,668 | $745 | $14,057 | $16,715 |
| Highline College | $4,772 | $5,332 | $528 | $19,974 | $22,056 |
| Wenatchee Valley College | $4,552 | $5,054 | $528 | $14,983 | $25,179 |
| Whatcom Community College | $5,296 | $11,435 | $528 | $21,606 | $22,056 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $13,168 | $43,404 | $900 | $19,953 | $19,953 |
| Average | $6,596 | $14,179 | $626 | $18,115 | $21,336 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,596 for in-state students and $14,179 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,105 and Highline College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,742 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Clark College | $4,632 | $10,380 | $5,233 | $11,183 |
| Columbia Basin College | $6,194 | $8,239 | $6,555 | $8,668 |
| Highline College | $4,623 | $5,156 | $4,772 | $5,332 |
| Wenatchee Valley College | $5,118 | $5,652 | $4,552 | $5,054 |
| Whatcom Community College | $5,146 | $11,096 | $5,296 | $11,435 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $12,817 | $42,171 | $13,168 | $43,404 |
| Average | $6,422 | $13,782 | $6,596 | $14,179 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,987 for state residents and $33,006 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,707 and University of Washington-Tacoma Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $31,707.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Clark College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Columbia Basin College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Highline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Wenatchee Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Whatcom Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $18,807 | $32,685 | $18,987 | $33,006 |
| Average | $18,807 | $32,685 | $18,987 | $33,006 |
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 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,115 when a student lives on campus and $21,336 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Clark College | - | - | $17,310 | $4,746 | $4,524 |
| Columbia Basin College | $11,222 | $2,835 | $12,410 | $4,305 | $4,804 |
| Highline College | $15,228 | $4,746 | $17,310 | $4,746 | $4,746 |
| Wenatchee Valley College | $10,458 | $4,525 | $20,433 | $4,746 | $4,524 |
| Whatcom Community College | $17,982 | $3,624 | $17,310 | $4,746 | $4,524 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $16,371 | $3,582 | $16,371 | $3,582 | $3,582 |
| Average | $14,252 | $3,862 | $16,857 | $4,479 | $4,451 |
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