Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,033 when living on campus and $26,083 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,339 when living on campus and $36,389 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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Columbia Basin College | $6,194 | $8,239 | $702 | $13,203 | $15,302 |
Western Washington University | $9,286 | $27,853 | $1,176 | $19,505 | $19,505 |
Average | $7,740 | $18,046 | $939 | $16,354 | $17,404 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,740 for in-state students and $18,046 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.28% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Western Washington University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,853 and Columbia Basin College has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,239 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Columbia Basin College | $5,959 | $7,738 | $6,194 | $8,239 |
Western Washington University | $8,967 | $26,873 | $9,286 | $27,853 |
Average | $7,463 | $17,306 | $7,740 | $18,046 |
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 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Columbia Basin College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Western Washington University | $12,963 | $25,638 | $13,456 | $26,574 |
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 $16,354 when a student lives on campus and $17,404 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Columbia Basin College | $10,450 | $2,753 | $11,202 | $4,100 | - |
Western Washington University | $14,915 | $4,590 | $14,915 | $4,590 | - |
Average | $12,683 | $3,672 | $13,059 | $4,345 | - |