Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,637 when living on campus and $29,097 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $35,709 when living on campus and $39,169 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 | ||
| Clark College | $4,632 | $10,380 | $762 | - | $21,828 |
| Eastern Washington University | $8,353 | $25,892 | $798 | $18,747 | $18,747 |
| Lower Columbia College | $4,346 | $5,633 | $762 | $21,756 | $21,756 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $12,817 | $42,171 | $900 | $19,530 | $19,530 |
| Northwest Indian College | - | $3,969 | $1,032 | $8,962 | $21,687 |
| Washington State University - Everett Campus | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $7,537 | $17,609 | $851 | $17,249 | $20,710 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,537 for in-state students and $17,609 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.12% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,171 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 | |
| Clark College | $4,529 | $10,133 | $4,632 | $10,380 |
| Eastern Washington University | $8,139 | $26,499 | $8,353 | $25,892 |
| Lower Columbia College | $4,261 | $5,514 | $4,346 | $5,633 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $12,458 | $40,956 | $12,817 | $42,171 |
| Northwest Indian College | $3,969 | $3,969 | - | $3,969 |
| Washington State University - Everett Campus | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $6,671 | $17,414 | $7,537 | $17,609 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $16,282 for state residents and $30,894 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.37% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,392 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 | |
| Clark College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Eastern Washington University | $13,758 | $29,811 | $13,757 | $29,102 |
| Lower Columbia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $18,273 | $31,746 | $18,807 | $32,685 |
| Northwest Indian College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Washington State University - Everett Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $16,016 | $30,779 | $16,282 | $30,894 |
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 $17,249 when a student lives on campus and $20,710 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Clark College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,960 | - |
| Eastern Washington University | $14,880 | $3,867 | $14,880 | $3,867 | - |
| Lower Columbia College | $17,868 | $3,888 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $15,948 | $3,582 | $15,948 | $3,582 | - |
| Northwest Indian College | $5,500 | $3,462 | $17,952 | $3,735 | - |
| Washington State University - Everett Campus | - | ||||
| Average | $13,549 | $3,700 | $16,903 | $3,806 | - |