Save substantially by attending your first two years at Lower Columbia College, then transferring and completing years 3 and 4 at a university. Lower Columbia College also offers affordable housing and a low cost of living.

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Tuition, Fees & Living Expenses

General estimate on the cost of attending LCC is based on the recommended full-time enrollment of 15 credits per quarter for a total of 3 quarters (the minimum allowed enrollment is 12 credit hours). 

Tuition and educational expenses vary depending on course selections, housing and meal choices, personal spending, and number of credits enrolled. Tuition rates are established by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges and are subject to change. Tuition for applied bachelor's degrees is charged at a different rate. See Tuition & Fees for more information.

2024 - 2025 Estimated Tuition and Living Expenses

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Contact International Programs

International Programs Office

  Alan Thompson Library (LIB) 110
  (360) 442-2310
  international@lowercolumbia.edu

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