How Tuition Changes over Past 5 Years for Washington Community Colleges

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Washington Community Colleges is $22,248. Compared to last year's tuition, the 2025 tuition & fees of Washington Community Colleges is increased by 9.44%.

Over the past 5 years, the tuition & fees of Washington Community Colleges has increased by 13.83% from $19,545 to $22,248.

5-Year Tuition Increase Rate Distribution

The following breakdown shows how tuition rates have changed over the past 5 years for 10 schools in Washington Community Colleges:

Over the 5-year period, 2 schools (25%) experienced tuition increases exceeding 20%, 4 schools (50%) saw increases between 10% and 20%, 1 schools (12.5%) had moderate increases of 5% to 10%, and 1 schools (12.5%) experienced minimal increases under 5%.

  • 2 schools (25%) - Tuition increased by more than 20%
  • 4 schools (50%) - Tuition increased by 10% to 20%
  • 1 schools (12.5%) - Tuition increased by 5% to 10%
  • 1 schools (12.5%) - Tuition increased by 0% to 5%

You can check 2025 tuition & fees along with living costs and other college expenses at Washington Community Colleges tuition comparison table.

Comparison Table of Tuition Changes for Washington Community Colleges

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Tuition Inflation from 2020 to 2025 at Washington Community Colleges
School Name2020-212021-222022-232023-242024-255-Year Inflation Rate
Perry Technical InstituteYakima, WA$43,435$44,820
3.19%
$47,664
6.35%
$49,596
4.05%
$51,756
4.36%
19.16%
Pima Medical Institute-SeattleSeattle, WA$15,348$16,841
9.73%
$17,333
2.92%
$17,849
2.98%
$17,863
0.08%
16.39%
Carrington College-SpokaneSpokane, WA$16,123$16,560
2.71%
$19,958
20.52%
$21,744
8.95%
$20,106
7.53%
24.70%
Pima Medical Institute-RentonRenton, WA$15,348$16,589
8.09%
$17,333
4.48%
$17,849
2.98%
$17,863
0.08%
16.39%
Northwest School of Wooden Boat BuildingPort Hadlock, WA$16,050$16,050$16,800
4.67%
$20,025
19.20%
$20,025 24.77%
Summit Salon AcademyTacoma, WA$17,200$17,200$18,000
4.65%
$18,700
3.89%
$18,700 8.72%
Academy of Interactive EntertainmentSeattle, WA$21,682$22,750
4.93%
$23,450
3.08%
$24,600
4.90%
$25,800
4.88%
18.99%
Pacific Northwest Christian CollegeKennewick, WA$11,175$11,175$11,175$11,350
1.57%
$11,350 1.57%
Shoreline Community College - CNC Machinists Program , Georgetown SSCSeattle, WA-$10,431$7,982
23.48%
$8,359
4.72%
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Shoreline Community College - Dental HygieneSeattle, WA-$11,839$11,908
0.58%
$13,215
10.98%
$16,767
26.88%
41.63%
Average$19,545$18,426
5.73%
$19,160
3.99%
$20,329
6.10%
$22,248
9.44%
13.83%
*Schools missing information are not included in this table. The schools have not report their information to the IPEDS/NCES or not applicable.)

Tuition Charts for Washington Community Colleges

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