The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) has legislative authority to set tuition rates. They also set some fees, while other fees are determined at the college level. The charts below show basic tuition and fee rates for state-supported courses, broken out on a per-credit basis for resident, non-resident, international and veteran students. There are two levels of tuition rates. Lower division rates apply to certificate and associate degree programs. Upper division rates apply to applied bachelor's degrees only. Additional (miscellaneous) fees are described below the tuition rates.
2023-2024 Cost of attendance estimate: Full time student (Lower Division - Certificates and Associate Degrees)
Estimated cost of attendance for the academic year (three quarters), based on 12 credits per quarter for Washington residents.
- Tuition and fees: $4488 ($1496 per quarter)
- Books and supplies: $762 ($254 per quarter)
- Total: $5250 ($1750 per quarter)
(Not included: room and board, child care, transportation or some miscellaneous fees). Compare tuition and college costs at Washington Student Achievement Council.
See also: HB 1795 disclosures about sources of institutional revenue received, and uses of tuition revenue collected.
Lower Division Tuition Table: Certificates and Associate Degrees
(Facilities Use, Technology, Tutor Center, Fitness Center Upgrade, Student Support, and Registration Matriculation fees included)
Credits | Washington and Oregon Border Residents | Non-residents w/ qualifying differential Waiver | Non-resident/ International | Veterans |
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1 | 135.85 | 179.74 | 330.22 | 111.66 |
2 | 271.70 | 359.48 | 660.44 | 223.32 |
3 | 407.55 | 539.22 | 990.66 | 334.98 |
4 | 543.40 | 718.96 | 1,320.88 | 446.64 |
5 | 679.25 | 898.70 | 1,651.10 | 558.30 |
6 | 815.10 | 1,078.44 | 1,981.32 | 669.96 |
7 | 950.95 | 1,258.18 | 2,311.54 | 781.62 |
8 | 1,086.80 | 1,437.92 | 2,641.76 | 893.28 |
9 | 1,222.65 | 1,617.66 | 2,971.98 | 1,004.94 |
10 | 1,358.50 | 1,797.40 | 3,302.20 | 1,116.60 |
11 | 1,427.29 | 1,868.16 | 3,378.93 | 1,173.22 |
12 | 1,496.08 | 1,938.92 | 3,455.66 | 1,229.84 |
13 | 1,559.12 | 2,003.93 | 3,526.64 | 1,280.71 |
14 | 1,622.16 | 2,068.94 | 3,597.62 | 1,331.58 |
15 | 1,685.20 | 2,133.95 | 3,668.60 | 1,382.45 |
16 | 1,748.24 | 2,198.96 | 3,739.58 | 1,433.32 |
17 | 1,811.28 | 2,263.97 | 3,810.56 | 1,484.19 |
18 | 1,874.32 | 2,328.98 | 3,881.54 | 1,535.06 |
19 | 1,985.19 | 2,469.01 | 4,186.78 | 1,618.21 |
20 | 2,096.06 | 2,609.04 | 4,492.02 | 1,701.36 |
21 | 2,206.93 | 2,749.07 | 4,797.26 | 1,784.51 |
22 | 2,317.80 | 2,889.10 | 5,102.50 | 1,867.66 |
23 | 2,428.67 |
3,029.13 |
5,407.74 | 1,950.81 |
*Nonresident tuition rate is for the balance after qualifying Non-Resident waivers have been applied
2023-2024 Cost of attendance estimate: Full time student (Upper Division - Applied Bachelor Degrees only)
Estimated cost of attendance for the academic year (three quarters), based on 12 credits per quarter for Washington residents.
- Tuition and fees: $7692 ($2564 per quarter)
- Books and supplies: $762 ($254 per quarter)
- Total: $8454 ($2818 per quarter)
(Not included: room and board, child care, transportation or some miscellaneous fees). Compare tuition and college costs at Washington Student Achievement Council.
See also: HB 1795 disclosures about sources of institutional revenue received, and uses of tuition revenue collected.
Upper Division Tuition Table: Applied Bachelor Degrees only
(Facilities Use, Technology, Tutor Center, Fitness Center Upgrade, Student Support, and Matriculation fees included)
Credits | Washington and Oregon Border Residents | Non-residents w/ qualifying differential Waiver | Non-resident/ International | Veterans |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 252.37 | 271.90 | 686.97 | 199.05 |
2 | 504.74 | 543.80 | 1,373.94 | 398.10 |
3 | 757.11 | 815.70 | 2,060.91 | 597.15 |
4 | 1,009.48 | 1,087.60 | 2,747.88 | 796.20 |
5 | 1,261.85 | 1,359.50 | 3,434.85 | 995.25 |
6 | 1,514.22 | 1,631.40 | 4,121.82 | 1,194.30 |
7 | 1,766.59 | 1,903.30 | 4,808.79 | 1,393.35 |
8 | 2,018.96 | 2,175.20 | 5,495.76 | 1,592.40 |
9 | 2,271.33 | 2,447.10 | 6,182.73 | 1,791.45 |
10 | 2,523.70 | 2,719.00 | 6,869.70 | 1,990.50 |
11 | 2,543.80 | 2,740.02 | 6,890.72 | 2,010.60 |
12 | 2,563.90 | 2,761.04 | 6,911.74 | 2,030.70 |
13 | 2,578.25 | 2,776.31 | 6,927.01 | 2,045.05 |
14 | 2,592.60 | 2,791.58 | 6,942.28 | 2,059.40 |
15 | 2,606.95 | 2,806.85 | 6,957.55 | 2,073.75 |
16 | 2,621.30 | 2,822.12 | 6,972.82 | 2,088.10 |
17 | 2,635.65 | 2,837.39 | 6,988.09 | 2,102.45 |
18 | 2,650.00 | 2,852.66 | 7,003.36 | 2,116.80 |
19 | 2,877.39 | 3,073.01 | 7,665.35 | 2,287.34 |
20 | 3,104.78 | 3,293.36 | 8,327.34 | 2,457.88 |
21 | 3,332.17 | 3,513.71 | 8,989.33 | 2,628.42 |
22 | 3,559.56 | 3,734.06 | 9,651.32 | 2,798.96 |
23 | 3,786.95 | 3,954.41 | 10,313.31 | 2,969.50 |
*Nonresident tuition rate is for the balance after qualifying Non-Resident waivers have been applied
2024-2025 Cost of attendance estimate: Full time student (Lower Division - Certificates and Associate Degrees)
Estimated cost of attendance for the academic year (three quarters), based on 12 credits per quarter for Washington residents.
- Tuition and fees: $4626 ($1542 per quarter)
- Books and supplies: $762 ($254 per quarter)
- Total: $5388 ($1796 per quarter)
(Not included: room and board, child care, transportation or some miscellaneous fees). Compare tuition and college costs at Washington Student Achievement Council.
See also: HB 1795 disclosures about sources of institutional revenue received, and uses of tuition revenue collected.
Lower Division Tuition Table: Certificates and Associate Degrees
(Facilities Use, Technology, Tutor Center, Fitness Center Upgrade, Student Support, and Registration Matriculation fees included)
Credits | Washington and Oregon Border Residents | Non-residents w/ qualifying differential Waiver | Non-resident/ International | Veterans |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 139.99 | 185.54 | 340.53 | 115.08 |
2 | 279.98 | 371.08 | 681.06 | 230.16 |
3 | 419.97 | 556.62 | 1,021.59 | 345.24 |
4 | 559.96 | 742.16 | 1,362.12 | 460.32 |
5 | 699.95 | 927.70 | 1,702.65 | 575.40 |
6 | 839.94 | 1,113.24 | 2,043.18 | 690.48 |
7 | 979.93 | 1,298.78 | 2,383.71 | 805.56 |
8 | 1,119.92 | 1,484.32 | 2,724.24 | 920.64 |
9 | 1,259.91 | 1,669.86 | 3,064.77 | 1,035.72 |
10 | 1,399.90 | 1,855.40 | 3,405.30 | 1,150.80 |
11 | 1,470.76 | 1,928.31 | 3,484.36 | 1,209.12 |
12 | 1,541.62 | 2,001.22 | 3,563.42 | 1,267.44 |
13 | 1,606.73 | 2,068.38 | 3,636.73 | 1,320.01 |
14 | 1,671.84 | 2,135.54 | 3,710.04 | 1,372.58 |
15 | 1,736.95 | 2,202.70 | 3,783.35 | 1,425.15 |
16 | 1,802.06 | 2,269.86 | 3,856.66 | 1,477.72 |
17 | 1,867.17 | 2,337.02 | 3,929.97 | 1,530.29 |
18 | 1,932.28 | 2,404.18 | 4,003.28 | 1,582.86 |
19 | 2,046.75 | 2,548.73 | 4,318.29 | 1,668.71 |
20 | 2,161.22 | 2,693.28 | 4,633.30 | 1,754.56 |
21 | 2,275.69 | 2,837.83 | 4,948.31 | 1,840.41 |
22 | 2,390.16 | 2,982.38 | 5,263.32 | 1,926.26 |
23 | 2,504.63 |
3,126.93 |
5,578.33 | 2,012.11 |
*Nonresident tuition rate is for the balance after qualifying Non-Resident waivers have been applied
2024-2025 Cost of attendance estimate: Full time student (Upper Division - Applied Bachelor Degrees only)
Estimated cost of attendance for the academic year (three quarters), based on 12 credits per quarter for Washington residents.
- Tuition and fees: $7926 ($2642 per quarter)
- Books and supplies: $762 ($254 per quarter)
- Total: $8688 ($2896 per quarter)
(Not included: room and board, child care, transportation or some miscellaneous fees). Compare tuition and college costs at Washington Student Achievement Council.
See also: HB 1795 disclosures about sources of institutional revenue received, and uses of tuition revenue collected.
Upper Division Tuition Table: Applied Bachelor Degrees only
(Facilities Use, Technology, Tutor Center, Fitness Center Upgrade, Student Support, and Matriculation fees included)
Credits | Washington and Oregon Border Residents | Non-residents w/ qualifying differential Waiver | Non-resident/ International | Veterans |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 260.01 | 342.86 | 707.99 | 205.09 |
2 | 520.02 | 685.36 | 1,415.98 | 410.18 |
3 | 780.03 | 1,028.04 | 2,123.97 | 615.27 |
4 | 1,040.04 | 1,370.72 | 2,831.96 | 820.36 |
5 | 1,300.05 | 1,713.40 | 3,539.95 | 1,025.45 |
6 | 1,560.06 | 2,056.08 | 4,247.94 | 1,230.54 |
7 | 1,820.07 | 2,398.76 | 4,955.93 | 1,435.63 |
8 | 2,080.08 | 2,741.44 | 5,663.92 | 1,640.72 |
9 | 2,340.09 | 3,084.12 | 6,371.91 | 1,845.81 |
10 | 2,600.10 | 3,426.80 | 7,079.90 | 2,050.90 |
11 | 2,620.81 | 3,448.48 | 7,101.58 | 2,071.61 |
12 | 2,641.52 | 3,470.16 | 7,123.26 | 2,092.32 |
13 | 2,656.48 | 3,486.09 | 7,139.19 | 2,107.28 |
14 | 2,671.44 | 3,502.02 | 7,155.12 | 2,122.24 |
15 | 2,686.40 | 3,517.95 | 7,171.05 | 2,137.20 |
16 | 2,701.36 | 3,533.88 | 7,186.98 | 2,152.16 |
17 | 2,716.32 | 3,549.81 | 7,202.91 | 2,167.12 |
18 | 2,731.28 | 3,565.74 | 7,218.84 | 2,182.08 |
19 | 2,965.77 | 3,867.43 | 7,901.31 | 2,357.95 |
20 | 3,200.26 | 4,169.12 | 8,583.78 | 2,533.82 |
21 | 3,434.75 | 4,470.81 | 9,266.25 | 2,709.69 |
22 | 3,669.24 | 4,772.50 | 9,948.72 | 2,885.56 |
23 | 3,903.73 | 5,074.19 | 10,631.19 | 3,061.43 |
*Nonresident tuition rate is for the balance after qualifying Non-Resident waivers have been applied