Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,324 when living on campus and $25,701 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,671 when living on campus and $34,049 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-Tri Cities | $11,932 | $28,008 | $762 | - | $16,773 |
| Olympic College | $4,197 | $9,740 | $708 | $14,700 | $14,900 |
| South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $845 | - | $13,597 |
| Washington State University | $12,997 | $29,073 | $762 | $16,773 | $16,773 |
| Whatcom Community College | $5,146 | $11,096 | $762 | $23,172 | $21,756 |
| Cascadia College | $4,914 | $10,864 | $762 | - | $21,756 |
| Average | $7,342 | $15,689 | $767 | $18,215 | $17,593 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $7,342 for in-state students and $15,689 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.34% 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 | |
| Washington State University-Tri Cities | $11,664 | $27,348 | $11,932 | $28,008 |
| Olympic College | $4,472 | $9,740 | $4,197 | $9,740 |
| South Seattle College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $4,865 | $5,354 |
| Washington State University | $12,701 | $28,385 | $12,997 | $29,073 |
| Whatcom Community College | $4,982 | $10,731 | $5,146 | $11,096 |
| Cascadia College | $4,678 | $10,426 | $4,914 | $10,864 |
| Average | $7,227 | $15,331 | $7,342 | $15,689 |
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 | |
| Washington State University-Tri Cities | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Olympic College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| South Seattle College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Washington State University | $14,063 | $28,860 | $14,400 | $29,567 |
| Whatcom Community College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Cascadia College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| 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 $18,215 when a student lives on campus and $17,593 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-Tri Cities | - | - | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
| Olympic College | $10,500 | $4,200 | $10,700 | $4,200 | - |
| South Seattle College | - | - | $10,383 | $3,214 | - |
| Washington State University | $13,131 | $3,642 | $13,131 | $3,642 | - |
| Whatcom Community College | $19,422 | $3,750 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| Cascadia College | - | - | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| Average | $14,351 | $3,864 | $13,847 | $3,746 | - |