For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Washington Community Colleges is $15,201 for in-state and $16,767 for out-of-state students. For Washington private colleges, the 2025 average tuition & fees is $22,933.
Compared to last year's tuition in Washington, in-state tuition has increased by 49.42% and out-of-state tuition has increased by 26.88%. The private schools' tuition increased by 0.96%. You can check out the 5-year tuition inflation of Washington Community Colleges.
Washington Community Colleges' tuition & fees is higher than 2025 national average, which is $5,216 for in-state and $14,566 for out-of-state students.
Perry Technical Institute has the most expensive tuition & fees of $51,756 and Shoreline Community College - CNC Machinists Program , Georgetown SSC has the lowest tuition & fees of $8,359 among Washington Community Colleges.
The average itemized college cost for Washington Community Colleges (2 year colleges) is as follows:
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Academy of Interactive EntertainmentSeattle, WA | $25,800 | - | - | - | $17,310 | ||
| Carrington College-SpokaneSpokane, WA | $20,106 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Northwest School of Wooden Boat BuildingPort Hadlock, WA | $20,025 | - | $1,850 | $17,868 | $17,868 | ||
| Pacific Northwest Christian CollegeKennewick, WA | $11,350 | $400 | $800 | $7,300 | $6,000 | ||
| Perry Technical InstituteYakima, WA | $51,756 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Pima Medical Institute-RentonRenton, WA | $17,863 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Pima Medical Institute-SeattleSeattle, WA | $17,863 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Shoreline Community College - CNC Machinists Program , Georgetown SSCSeattle, WA | $5,317 | $8,359 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoreline Community College - Dental HygieneSeattle, WA | $15,201 | $16,767 | - | - | $1,630 | - | $17,310 |
| Summit Salon AcademyTacoma, WA | $18,700 | - | - | - | - | ||
| Average | $10,259 | $20,859 | - | $400 | $1,427 | $12,584 | $14,622 |