2025-26 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 2025-26 academic year is $15,154. Students pay an average of $3,866 in tuition toward this cost. The remaining $11,289 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. The actual tuition a student pays will vary due to credit load, residency status and other factors.