Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,389 when living on campus and $27,370 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $39,896 when living on campus and $39,877 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 |
Columbia Basin College | $6,194 | $8,239 | $702 | $13,203 | $15,302 |
Olympic College | $4,197 | $9,740 | $708 | $14,700 | $14,900 |
Washington State University | $12,997 | $29,073 | $762 | $16,773 | $16,773 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $12,643 | $41,997 | $900 | $21,009 | $21,009 |
Whatcom Community College | $5,146 | $11,096 | $762 | $23,172 | $21,756 |
Average | $8,852 | $21,359 | $766 | $17,771 | $17,752 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,852 for in-state students and $21,359 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.78% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Seattle Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,997 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 | |
Washington State University-Tri Cities | $11,664 | $27,348 | $11,932 | $28,008 |
Columbia Basin College | $5,959 | $7,738 | $6,194 | $8,239 |
Olympic College | $4,472 | $9,740 | $4,197 | $9,740 |
Washington State University | $12,701 | $28,385 | $12,997 | $29,073 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $12,242 | $40,740 | $12,643 | $41,997 |
Whatcom Community College | $4,982 | $10,731 | $5,146 | $11,096 |
Average | $8,670 | $20,780 | $8,852 | $21,359 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,517 for state residents and $31,039 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.80% 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 Washington State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,842.
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. | |||
Columbia Basin College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Olympic College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Washington State University | $14,063 | $28,860 | $14,400 | $29,567 |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $18,057 | $31,530 | $18,633 | $32,511 |
Whatcom Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $16,060 | $30,195 | $16,517 | $31,039 |
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 $17,771 when a student lives on campus and $17,752 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 | - |
Columbia Basin College | $10,450 | $2,753 | $11,202 | $4,100 | - |
Olympic College | $10,500 | $4,200 | $10,700 | $4,200 | - |
Washington State University | $13,131 | $3,642 | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $17,982 | $3,027 | $17,982 | $3,027 | - |
Whatcom Community College | $19,422 | $3,750 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
Average | $14,297 | $3,474 | $14,002 | $3,750 | - |