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Washington Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution (A to Z)

There are 118 colleges in Washington - 44 public and 74 private schools. Next chart illustrates the 2020 tuition & fees distribution for colleges and universities located in Washington State. The chart is arranged from left to right in alphabetical order by college name (a to z). You may want to see detail tuition and other costs information by clicking bar in the chart for your desired school.
Washington Colleges 2020 Tuition & Fees Distribution

2020 Costs of Attendance (COA)

The average COA of Washington universities and colleges in 2020 is $20,610 for Washington residents and $26,287 for students from other States including tuition, fees, books, supplies, room & board (on-campus), and other living expenses.
Table. 2020 Average Costs of Attendance for Washington Universities and Colleges
UndergraduateGraduate
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
Tuition & Fees $5,493$11,169 $14,976$28,699
Books & Supplies$1,013$1,013
Room & Board$14,105$14,105
COA$20,610$26,287$30,094$43,816
2019-2020 Average Cost of Attendance For

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

In Washington State, 113 schools offer undergraduate program. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Washington colleges is $5,493 for Washington residents and $11,169 for students from other States for academic year 2019-2020. The Washington tuition & fees have risen 0.93% from last year (4 years colleges). Next table and chart describes the 2020 undergraduate tuition & fees by school type and tuition trends over last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Washington Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
4 Years or High2-4 Years4 Years or High2-4 Years
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2016 $5,448$12,042 $4,229$7,363 $27,781-
2017 $5,173$11,442 $3,986$7,291 $29,413$11,274
2018 $5,313$11,353 $4,117$7,418 $31,132$11,274
2019 $5,492$11,714 $4,208$7,103 $34,261-
2020 $5,727$11,824 $4,489$7,896 $36,135-
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Expensive Washington Colleges (Highest Undergraduate Tuition)

Whitman College$53,820
University of Puget Sound$51,740
Seattle University$46,590
Gonzaga University$45,140
Seattle Pacific University$45,078

Inexpensive Washington Colleges (Lowest Undergraduate Tuition)

Seattle Central College$3,779
Wenatchee Valley College$4,208
Olympic College$4,361
Pierce College-Fort Steilacoom$4,483
Peninsula College$4,550
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

In Washington State, 33 schools offer graduate program. The average graduate program tuition fees of Washington colleges in 2020 is $14,976 for Washington residents and $28,699 for students from other States. The tuition & fees rose 111.17% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 graduate tuition & fees and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Washington Universities and Colleges
Public SchoolsPrivate Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
2016 $12,951$25,193$17,508
2017 $13,061$25,365$20,335
2018 $12,989$25,159$20,629
2019 $13,315$25,816$20,483
2020 $14,976$28,699$16,156
2019-2020 Average Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees For

Expensive Graduate Schools in Washington

Cornish College of the Arts$41,642
University of Puget Sound$35,800
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus$33,708
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$33,534
University of Washington-Bothell Campus$33,459

Inexpensive Graduate Schools in Washington

Faith International University$8,450
Heritage University$9,476
Charter College$9,604
Whitworth University-Adult Degree Programs$9,720
Whitworth University$12,168
Based on out-of-state tuition rates of 4 years (or high) colleges

2020 Books & Supplies Costs

The average books & supplies costs of Washington colleges in 2020 is $1,013. The books & supplies costs rose 106.61% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 books & supplies costs and costs changes over last 5 years
Table. 2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs for Washington Universities and Colleges
Books & Supplies
2016$1,169
2017$971
2018$968
2019$950
2020$1,013
2019-2020 Average Books & Supplies Costs For

2020 Average Living Costs

The average living costs of Washington colleges in 2020 is $14,105 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $14,398 living off campus. 36 schools have on-campus living facilities in Washington State. The on-cmapus living costs rose 104.19% and off-campus costs rose 103.73% from last year. Next table and chart describes the 2020 living costs and compares to last 5 years.
Table. 2020 Average Living Costs for Washington Universities and Colleges
On-CampusOff-Campus
2016$12,798$13,381
2017$13,080$13,669
2018$13,246$13,610
2019$13,538$13,881
2020$14,105$14,398
2019-2020 Average Living Costs For