Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,238 when living on campus and $27,210 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $33,612 when living on campus and $34,584 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 | ||
| Washington State University-Vancouver | $11,597 | $27,673 | $762 | - | $16,773 |
| Bellingham Technical College | $4,226 | $5,555 | $762 | - | $21,756 |
| Eastern Washington University | $8,353 | $25,892 | $798 | $18,747 | $18,747 |
| Seattle Central College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $900 | - | $21,531 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | $4,058 | $5,494 | $1,134 | - | $19,788 |
| Average | $6,620 | $13,994 | $871 | $18,747 | $19,719 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,620 for in-state students and $13,994 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.70% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington State University-Vancouver requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $27,673 and Seattle Central 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 | |
| Washington State University-Vancouver | $11,307 | $26,991 | $11,597 | $27,673 |
| Bellingham Technical College | $4,095 | $5,357 | $4,226 | $5,555 |
| Eastern Washington University | $8,139 | $26,499 | $8,353 | $25,892 |
| Seattle Central College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $4,865 | $5,354 |
| Spokane Falls Community College | $3,928 | $5,278 | $4,058 | $5,494 |
| Average | $6,467 | $13,896 | $6,620 | $13,994 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,757 for state residents and $29,102 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -2.38% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Eastern Washington University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $28,043 and Eastern Washington University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $28,043.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Washington State University-Vancouver | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Bellingham Technical College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Eastern Washington University | $13,758 | $29,811 | $13,757 | $29,102 |
| Seattle Central College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Spokane Falls Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $13,758 | $29,811 | $13,757 | $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 $18,747 when a student lives on campus and $19,719 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Washington State University-Vancouver | - | - | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
| Bellingham Technical College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| Eastern Washington University | $14,880 | $3,867 | $14,880 | $3,867 | - |
| Seattle Central College | - | - | $17,952 | $3,579 | - |
| Spokane Falls Community College | - | - | $16,053 | $3,735 | - |
| Average | $14,880 | $3,867 | $15,977 | $3,742 | - |