2024-25 State Support and Student Costs for Washington State Community and Technical Colleges
The average cost to educate a resident full-time community or technical college student for the 2024-25 academic year is $15,672 (100%). Students pay an average of $3,742 (24%) in tuition toward this cost. The remaining $11,930 (76%) is an “opportunity pathway” provided by the State and is funded by state taxes and other sources. The amounts shown are averages for a full-time resident student. A student's actual tuition cost will vary due to credit load, residency status, and other factors.