Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Lower Columbia College is $4,346 for Washington residents and $5,633 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.99% for Washington residents and increased by 2.16% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($4,948) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $6,462.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for LCC is $4,433 for Washington residents and $5,755 for out-of-state students which is a 2.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 1.99% for Washington residents and increased by 2.16% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $21,756 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 7.45% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Washington schools with tuition changes from last year at Washington colleges tuition change page.
LCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,261 $5,514$20,247
2023-2024$4,346$5,633$21,756
Change % 2023-20241.99%2.16%7.45%
2024-2025$4,433$5,755$23,377
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Lower Columbia College - COA
Lower Columbia College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Lower Columbia College - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition 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 LCC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $121 for Washington residents and $164 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$119$161
2023-2024$121$164
2024-2025$123$167
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Lower Columbia College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Lower Columbia College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Lower Columbia College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Lower Columbia College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Lower Columbia College$4,346$5,633
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
Bellevue College$4,305$10,183

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at LCC?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at LCC is $18,090 for Washington residents and $23,490 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$4,416$4,486$4,558$4,631$18,090
Out-of-State$5,727$5,823$5,921$6,020$23,490
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$4,486$4,558$4,631$4,705$18,379
Out-of-State$5,823$5,921$6,020$6,120$23,883
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$4,558$4,631$4,705$4,780$18,673
Out-of-State$5,921$6,020$6,120$6,223$24,283
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$4,631$4,705$4,780$4,856$18,972
Out-of-State$6,020$6,120$6,223$6,327$24,689
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$4,705$4,780$4,856$4,934$19,275
Out-of-State$6,120$6,223$6,327$6,433$25,102

Total College Costs Including 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 $126,490 for Washington residents and $131,890 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Lower Columbia College.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$28,621$30,519$32,606$34,855$126,490
Out-of-State$29,933$31,856$33,931$36,170$131,890
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$30,519$32,569$34,817$37,240$135,040
Out-of-State$31,856$33,931$36,170$38,586$140,544
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$32,569$34,782$37,204$39,815$144,271
Out-of-State$33,931$36,170$38,586$41,192$149,880
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$34,782$37,171$39,781$42,595$154,235
Out-of-State$36,170$38,586$41,192$44,003$159,952
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$37,171$39,750$42,563$45,595$164,990
Out-of-State$38,586$41,192$44,003$47,035$170,817

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 51% 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 $100,210 for Washington residents and $105,610 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Lower Columbia College.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$22,051$23,949$26,036$28,285$100,210
Out-of-State$23,363$25,286$27,361$29,600$105,610
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$23,949$25,999$28,247$30,670$108,760
Out-of-State$25,286$27,361$29,600$32,016$114,264
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$25,999$28,212$30,634$33,245$117,991
Out-of-State$27,361$29,600$32,016$34,622$123,600
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,212$30,601$33,211$36,025$127,955
Out-of-State$29,600$32,016$34,622$37,433$133,672
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$30,601$33,180$35,993$39,025$138,710
Out-of-State$32,016$34,622$37,433$40,465$144,537

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Lower Columbia College.
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Lower Columbia College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$4,346$762$21,756$5,633$762 $21,756

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