Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $24,069 when living on campus and $25,378 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,258 when living on campus and $29,567 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 | ||
| Renton Technical College | $6,723 | $7,257 | $942 | - | $15,048 |
| South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $845 | - | $13,597 |
| Seattle Central College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $900 | - | $21,531 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | $4,058 | $5,494 | $1,134 | - | $19,788 |
| Tacoma Community College | $4,920 | $11,030 | $762 | - | $21,756 |
| Washington State University | $12,997 | $29,073 | $762 | $16,773 | $16,773 |
| Average | $6,405 | $10,594 | $891 | $16,773 | $18,082 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,405 for in-state students and $10,594 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.74% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,073 and South Seattle College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,354 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Renton Technical College | $5,784 | $6,252 | $6,723 | $7,257 |
| South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $4,865 | $5,354 |
| Seattle Central College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $4,865 | $5,354 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | $3,928 | $5,278 | $4,058 | $5,494 |
| Tacoma Community College | $4,901 | $10,649 | $4,920 | $11,030 |
| Washington State University | $12,701 | $28,385 | $12,997 | $29,073 |
| Average | $6,174 | $10,212 | $6,405 | $10,594 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $14,400 for state residents and $29,567 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.45% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,842 and Washington State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $27,842.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Renton Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Seattle College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Seattle Central College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Spokane Falls Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Tacoma Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Washington State University | $14,063 | $28,860 | $14,400 | $29,567 |
| Average | $14,063 | $28,860 | $14,400 | $29,567 |
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 $16,773 when a student lives on campus and $18,082 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Renton Technical College | - | - | $11,274 | $3,774 | - |
| South Seattle College | - | - | $10,383 | $3,214 | - |
| Seattle Central College | - | - | $17,952 | $3,579 | - |
| Spokane Falls Community College | - | - | $16,053 | $3,735 | - |
| Tacoma Community College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| Washington State University | $13,131 | $3,642 | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
| Average | $13,131 | $3,642 | $14,444 | $3,639 | - |