Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)
Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Bellevue College is $4,305 for Washington residents and $10,183 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 3.51% for Washington residents and increased by 3.51% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($5,107) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $13,153.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of BC is $4,456 for Washington residents and $10,540 for out-of-state students, a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-2023 | $4,159 | $9,838 | $21,414 |
| 2023-2024 | $4,305 | $10,183 | $23,172 |
| Change % 2023-2024 | 3.51% | 3.51% | 8.21% |
| 2024-2025 | $4,456 | $10,540 | $25,074 |
Cost Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at BC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $123 for Washington residents and $318 for out-of-state students.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $119 | $307 |
| 2023-2024 | $123 | $318 | |
| 2024-2025 | $127 | $329 |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $23,172 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 8.21% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 8.92% compared to the previous year.
The BC's 2024 on-campus COA is $28,239 for state residents and $34,117 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,823 for state residents and $32,701 for out-of-state students.
| On-Campus | Off Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees (In-State) | $4,305 | |
| Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State) | $10,183 | |
| Room & Board | $19,422 | $17,868 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,750 | $3,888 |
| Books & Supplies | $762 | |
| COA (In-State) | $28,239 | $26,823 |
| COA (Out-of-State) | $34,117 | $32,701 |
Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
BC Tuition Charts
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4-Years Costs of Attendance
How Much is the tuition for 4 years at BC?
For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at BC is $18,105 for Washington residents and $42,860 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $4,392 | $4,480 | $4,571 | $4,663 | $18,105 |
| Out-of-State | $10,392 | $10,604 | $10,821 | $11,043 | $42,860 | |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $4,480 | $4,571 | $4,663 | $4,757 | $18,470 |
| Out-of-State | $10,604 | $10,821 | $11,043 | $11,269 | $43,738 | |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $4,571 | $4,663 | $4,757 | $4,852 | $18,842 |
| Out-of-State | $10,821 | $11,043 | $11,269 | $11,500 | $44,633 | |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $4,663 | $4,757 | $4,852 | $4,950 | $19,222 |
| Out-of-State | $11,043 | $11,269 | $11,500 | $11,735 | $45,547 | |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $4,757 | $4,852 | $4,950 | $5,050 | $19,609 |
| Out-of-State | $11,269 | $11,500 | $11,735 | $11,976 | $46,480 |
COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses
The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $129,242 for Washington residents and $153,997 for out-of-state students.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $29,766 | $31,391 | $33,159 | $35,036 | $129,242 |
| Out-of-State | $35,766 | $37,515 | $39,373 | $41,344 | $153,997 | |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $31,391 | $33,122 | $34,999 | $36,992 | $136,399 |
| Out-of-State | $37,515 | $39,373 | $41,344 | $43,435 | $161,667 | |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $33,122 | $34,963 | $36,956 | $39,073 | $144,016 |
| Out-of-State | $39,373 | $41,344 | $43,435 | $45,655 | $169,807 | |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $34,963 | $36,923 | $39,039 | $41,287 | $152,119 |
| Out-of-State | $41,344 | $43,435 | $45,655 | $48,010 | $178,445 | |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $36,923 | $39,008 | $41,255 | $43,642 | $160,740 |
| Out-of-State | $43,435 | $45,655 | $48,010 | $50,510 | $187,611 |
Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Last year, 21% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $101,446 for Washington residents and $126,201 for out-of-state students.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024) | In-State | $22,817 | $24,442 | $26,210 | $28,087 | $101,446 |
| Out-of-State | $28,817 | $30,566 | $32,424 | $34,395 | $126,201 | |
| Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025) | In-State | $24,442 | $26,173 | $28,050 | $30,043 | $108,603 |
| Out-of-State | $30,566 | $32,424 | $34,395 | $36,486 | $133,871 | |
| Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026) | In-State | $26,173 | $28,014 | $30,007 | $32,124 | $116,220 |
| Out-of-State | $32,424 | $34,395 | $36,486 | $38,706 | $142,011 | |
| Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027) | In-State | $28,014 | $29,974 | $32,090 | $34,338 | $124,323 |
| Out-of-State | $34,395 | $36,486 | $38,706 | $41,061 | $150,649 | |
| Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028) | In-State | $29,974 | $32,059 | $34,306 | $36,693 | $132,944 |
| Out-of-State | $36,486 | $38,706 | $41,061 | $43,561 | $159,815 |
Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges
The following table compares tuition & fees between Bellevue College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevue College | $4,305 | $10,183 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $12,643 | $41,997 |
| Washington State University | $12,997 | $29,073 |
| Western Washington University | $9,286 | $27,853 |
| Eastern Washington University | $8,353 | $25,892 |
| Central Washington University | $9,192 | $26,771 |
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Bellevue College 2024 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tuition & fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $4,305 | $762 | $23,172 | $10,183 | $762 | $23,172 |