Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $32,264 when living on campus and $35,435 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $50,415 when living on campus and $53,585 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 | ||
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | $5,997 | $12,062 | $1,794 | - | $27,773 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $12,973 | $43,209 | $900 | $21,432 | $21,432 |
| Average | $9,485 | $27,636 | $1,347 | $21,432 | $24,603 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,485 for in-state students and $27,636 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.26% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Seattle Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,105 and Lake Washington Institute of Technology has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,804 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | $5,156 | $11,017 | $5,997 | $12,062 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $12,643 | $41,997 | $12,973 | $43,209 |
| Average | $8,900 | $26,507 | $9,485 | $27,636 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,792 for state residents and $32,811 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.92% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Seattle Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,707 and University of Washington-Seattle 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 | |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $18,633 | $32,511 | $18,792 | $32,811 |
| Average | $18,633 | $32,511 | $18,792 | $32,811 |
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 $21,432 when a student lives on campus and $24,603 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lake Washington Institute of Technology | - | - | $19,041 | $8,732 | $8,488 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $18,405 | $3,027 | $18,405 | $3,027 | $3,297 |
| Average | $18,405 | $3,027 | $18,723 | $5,880 | $5,893 |
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