Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,250 when living on campus and $30,250 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,571 when living on campus and $47,571 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 | $12,997 | $29,073 | $762 | $16,773 | $16,773 |
| Western Washington University | $9,286 | $27,853 | $1,176 | $19,505 | $19,505 |
| Average | $11,142 | $28,463 | $969 | $18,139 | $18,139 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,142 for in-state students and $28,463 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.02% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $29,073 and Western Washington University has the lowest tuition & fees of $27,853 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Washington State University | $12,701 | $28,385 | $12,997 | $29,073 |
| Western Washington University | $8,967 | $26,873 | $9,286 | $27,853 |
| Average | $10,834 | $27,629 | $11,142 | $28,463 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,928 for state residents and $28,071 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.01% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Washington State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $27,842 and Western Washington University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $25,285.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Washington State University | $14,063 | $28,860 | $14,400 | $29,567 |
| Western Washington University | $12,963 | $25,638 | $13,456 | $26,574 |
| Average | $13,513 | $27,249 | $13,928 | $28,071 |
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 $18,139 when a student lives on campus and $18,139 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 | $13,131 | $3,642 | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
| Western Washington University | $14,915 | $4,590 | $14,915 | $4,590 | - |
| Average | $14,023 | $4,116 | $14,023 | $4,116 | - |