Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $21,744 when living on campus and $25,380 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $23,254 when living on campus and $26,890 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 | ||
| North Seattle College | $5,058 | $5,547 | $702 | - | $21,687 |
| South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $845 | - | $13,597 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | $4,058 | $5,494 | $1,134 | - | $19,788 |
| Whatcom Community College | $5,146 | $11,096 | $762 | $23,172 | $21,756 |
| Northwest Indian College | - | $3,969 | $1,032 | $8,962 | $21,687 |
| Average | $4,782 | $6,292 | $895 | $16,067 | $19,703 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $4,782 for in-state students and $6,292 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Whatcom Community College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $11,096 and Northwest Indian College has the lowest tuition & fees of $3,969 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| North Seattle College | $5,058 | $5,547 | $5,058 | $5,547 |
| South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $4,865 | $5,354 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | $3,928 | $5,278 | $4,058 | $5,494 |
| Whatcom Community College | $4,982 | $10,731 | $5,146 | $11,096 |
| Northwest Indian College | $3,969 | $3,969 | - | $3,969 |
| Average | $4,560 | $6,176 | $4,782 | $6,292 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
No graduate program tuition information is not available or the schools.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| North Seattle College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Seattle College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Spokane Falls Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Whatcom Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Northwest Indian 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 $16,067 when a student lives on campus and $19,703 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| North Seattle College | - | - | $17,952 | $3,735 | - |
| South Seattle College | - | - | $10,383 | $3,214 | - |
| Spokane Falls Community College | - | - | $16,053 | $3,735 | - |
| Whatcom Community College | $19,422 | $3,750 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| Northwest Indian College | $5,500 | $3,462 | $17,952 | $3,735 | - |
| Average | $12,461 | $3,606 | $16,042 | $3,661 | - |