Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $22,782 when living on campus and $25,678 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $29,380 when living on campus and $32,276 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 | ||
Washington State University-Tri Cities | $11,932 | $28,008 | $762 | - | $16,773 |
Washington State University-Vancouver | $11,597 | $27,673 | $762 | - | $16,773 |
Grays Harbor College | $4,751 | $10,629 | $1,125 | - | $17,307 |
Highline College | $4,623 | $5,156 | $702 | $16,488 | $19,974 |
South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $845 | - | $13,597 |
Yakima Valley College | $5,163 | $5,697 | $762 | $13,113 | $21,756 |
Average | $7,155 | $13,753 | $826 | $14,801 | $17,697 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,155 for in-state students and $13,753 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.62% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington State University-Tri Cities requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,008 and Highline College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,156 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Washington State University-Tri Cities | $11,664 | $27,348 | $11,932 | $28,008 |
Washington State University-Vancouver | $11,307 | $26,991 | $11,597 | $27,673 |
Grays Harbor College | $4,605 | $10,284 | $4,751 | $10,629 |
Highline College | $4,458 | $4,948 | $4,623 | $5,156 |
South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $4,865 | $5,354 |
Yakima Valley College | $4,998 | $5,488 | $5,163 | $5,697 |
Average | $6,983 | $13,402 | $7,155 | $13,753 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Washington State University-Tri Cities | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Washington State University-Vancouver | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Grays Harbor College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Highline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
South Seattle College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Yakima Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | - | - |
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 $14,801 when a student lives on campus and $17,697 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) | |
Washington State University-Tri Cities | - | - | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
Washington State University-Vancouver | - | - | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
Grays Harbor College | - | - | $12,966 | $4,341 | - |
Highline College | $13,026 | $3,462 | $16,512 | $3,462 | - |
South Seattle College | - | - | $10,383 | $3,214 | - |
Yakima Valley College | $9,363 | $3,750 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
Average | $11,195 | $3,606 | $13,999 | $3,698 | - |