Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,970 when living on campus and $26,456 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,708 when living on campus and $36,193 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 | ||
| Washington State University-Tri Cities | $11,932 | $28,008 | $762 | - | $16,773 |
| Highline College | $4,623 | $5,156 | $702 | $16,488 | $19,974 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | $5,156 | $11,017 | $1,221 | - | $16,296 |
| South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $845 | - | $13,597 |
| Tacoma Community College | $4,920 | $11,030 | $762 | - | $21,756 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $12,643 | $41,997 | $900 | $21,009 | $21,009 |
| Average | $7,357 | $17,094 | $865 | $18,749 | $18,234 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,357 for in-state students and $17,094 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.15% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Seattle Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,997 and Highline College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,156 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Washington State University-Tri Cities | $11,664 | $27,348 | $11,932 | $28,008 |
| Highline College | $4,458 | $4,948 | $4,623 | $5,156 |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | $4,710 | $10,390 | $5,156 | $11,017 |
| South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $4,865 | $5,354 |
| Tacoma Community College | $4,901 | $10,649 | $4,920 | $11,030 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $12,242 | $40,740 | $12,643 | $41,997 |
| Average | $7,140 | $16,572 | $7,357 | $17,094 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,633 for state residents and $32,511 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.11% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Seattle Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,392 and University of Washington-Seattle Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $31,392.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Washington State University-Tri Cities | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Highline College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Seattle College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tacoma Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $18,057 | $31,530 | $18,633 | $32,511 |
| Average | $18,057 | $31,530 | $18,633 | $32,511 |
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 $18,749 when a student lives on campus and $18,234 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Washington State University-Tri Cities | - | - | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
| Highline College | $13,026 | $3,462 | $16,512 | $3,462 | - |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | - | - | $12,366 | $3,930 | - |
| South Seattle College | - | - | $10,383 | $3,214 | - |
| Tacoma Community College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $17,982 | $3,027 | $17,982 | $3,027 | - |
| Average | $15,504 | $3,245 | $14,707 | $3,527 | - |