Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $27,561 when living on campus and $26,540 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,197 when living on campus and $35,176 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 | ||
Edmonds College | $4,669 | $10,553 | $762 | $23,172 | $21,756 |
The Evergreen State College | $8,999 | $30,980 | $900 | $19,905 | $19,905 |
South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $845 | - | $13,597 |
Spokane Falls Community College | $4,058 | $5,494 | $1,134 | - | $19,788 |
Washington State University | $12,997 | $29,073 | $762 | $16,773 | $16,773 |
Cascadia College | $4,914 | $10,864 | $762 | - | $21,756 |
Average | $6,750 | $15,386 | $861 | $19,950 | $18,929 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,750 for in-state students and $15,386 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.44% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The Evergreen State College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,980 and South Seattle College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,354 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Edmonds College | $4,309 | $9,747 | $4,669 | $10,553 |
The Evergreen State College | $8,750 | $30,059 | $8,999 | $30,980 |
South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $4,865 | $5,354 |
Spokane Falls Community College | $3,928 | $5,278 | $4,058 | $5,494 |
Washington State University | $12,701 | $28,385 | $12,997 | $29,073 |
Cascadia College | $4,678 | $10,426 | $4,914 | $10,864 |
Average | $6,539 | $14,875 | $6,750 | $15,386 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,779 for state residents and $29,102 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.75% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, The Evergreen State College requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,882 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 | |
Edmonds College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
The Evergreen State College | $12,776 | $27,785 | $13,157 | $28,637 |
South Seattle College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Spokane Falls Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Washington State University | $14,063 | $28,860 | $14,400 | $29,567 |
Cascadia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
Average | $13,420 | $28,323 | $13,779 | $29,102 |
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 $19,950 when a student lives on campus and $18,929 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) | |
Edmonds College | $19,422 | $3,750 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
The Evergreen State College | $16,451 | $3,454 | $16,451 | $3,454 | - |
South Seattle College | - | - | $10,383 | $3,214 | - |
Spokane Falls Community College | - | - | $16,053 | $3,735 | - |
Washington State University | $13,131 | $3,642 | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
Cascadia College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
Average | $16,335 | $3,615 | $15,292 | $3,637 | - |