Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $30,060 when living on campus and $29,461 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $43,537 when living on campus and $42,938 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 | ||
| Lower Columbia College | $4,346 | $5,633 | $762 | $21,756 | $21,756 |
| Spokane Community College | $4,057 | $5,494 | $1,134 | - | $19,788 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $12,643 | $41,997 | $900 | $21,009 | $21,009 |
| Whatcom Community College | $5,146 | $11,096 | $762 | $23,172 | $21,756 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $12,817 | $42,171 | $900 | $19,530 | $19,530 |
| Washington State University - Everett Campus | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $7,802 | $21,278 | $892 | $21,367 | $20,768 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,802 for in-state students and $21,278 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.07% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Tacoma Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $42,171 and Spokane Community College has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,494 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lower Columbia College | $4,261 | $5,514 | $4,346 | $5,633 |
| Spokane Community College | $3,928 | $5,278 | $4,057 | $5,494 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $12,242 | $40,740 | $12,643 | $41,997 |
| Whatcom Community College | $4,982 | $10,731 | $5,146 | $11,096 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $12,458 | $40,956 | $12,817 | $42,171 |
| Washington State University - Everett Campus | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $7,574 | $20,644 | $7,802 | $21,278 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,720 for state residents and $32,598 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.03% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Seattle Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,392 and University of Washington-Seattle Campus has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $31,392.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Lower Columbia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Spokane Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $18,057 | $31,530 | $18,633 | $32,511 |
| Whatcom Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $18,273 | $31,746 | $18,807 | $32,685 |
| Washington State University - Everett Campus | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $18,165 | $31,638 | $18,720 | $32,598 |
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 $21,367 when a student lives on campus and $20,768 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Lower Columbia College | $17,868 | $3,888 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| Spokane Community College | - | - | $16,053 | $3,735 | - |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $17,982 | $3,027 | $17,982 | $3,027 | - |
| Whatcom Community College | $19,422 | $3,750 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | $15,948 | $3,582 | $15,948 | $3,582 | - |
| Washington State University - Everett Campus | - | ||||
| Average | $17,805 | $3,562 | $17,144 | $3,624 | - |