2021-22 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 2021-22 academic year is $12,445. Students pay an average of $3,445 in tuition
toward this cost. The remaining $9,000 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.
See also: tuition and fees
