Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $23,259 when living on campus and $27,332 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $28,814 when living on campus and $32,888 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 | ||
| Pierce College District | $4,686 | $5,211 | $1,000 | $17,263 | $21,970 |
| North Seattle College | $5,058 | $5,547 | $702 | - | $21,687 |
| Seattle Central College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $900 | - | $21,531 |
| Skagit Valley College | $5,620 | $7,561 | $960 | $12,650 | $12,650 |
| Yakima Valley College | $5,163 | $5,697 | $762 | $13,113 | $21,756 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $12,559 | $41,913 | $900 | $21,225 | $21,225 |
| Average | $6,325 | $11,881 | $871 | $16,063 | $20,137 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $6,325 for in-state students and $11,881 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.98% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Bothell Campus requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $41,913 and Pierce College District has the lowest tuition & fees of $5,211 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Pierce College District | $4,539 | $4,902 | $4,686 | $5,211 |
| North Seattle College | $5,058 | $5,547 | $5,058 | $5,547 |
| Seattle Central College | $4,865 | $5,354 | $4,865 | $5,354 |
| Skagit Valley College | $4,748 | $7,888 | $5,620 | $7,561 |
| Yakima Valley College | $4,998 | $5,488 | $5,163 | $5,697 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $12,224 | $40,722 | $12,559 | $41,913 |
| Average | $6,072 | $11,650 | $6,325 | $11,881 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $18,549 for state residents and $32,427 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Washington-Bothell Campus requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $31,392 and University of Washington-Bothell 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 | |
| Pierce College District | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| North Seattle College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Seattle Central College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Skagit Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Yakima Valley College | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $18,039 | $31,512 | $18,549 | $32,427 |
| Average | $18,039 | $31,512 | $18,549 | $32,427 |
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 $16,063 when a student lives on campus and $20,137 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Pierce College District | $13,293 | $3,970 | $18,000 | $3,970 | - |
| North Seattle College | - | - | $17,952 | $3,735 | - |
| Seattle Central College | - | - | $17,952 | $3,579 | - |
| Skagit Valley College | $9,650 | $3,000 | $9,650 | $3,000 | - |
| Yakima Valley College | $9,363 | $3,750 | $17,868 | $3,888 | - |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $17,115 | $4,110 | $17,115 | $4,110 | - |
| Average | $12,355 | $3,708 | $16,423 | $3,714 | - |