Paying for Washington State University-Tri Cities
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$28,008 ($11,932)
Off-campus Living Costs
$16,773
The 2024 tuition & fees of Washington State University-Tri Cities are $11,932 for Washington residents and $28,008 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Washington, its tuition & fees are very expensive (average tuition: $11,682).
The average living cost of the school is $16,773 when a student lives off-campus.
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the Washington State University-Tri Cities's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2024 Tuition & fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Washington State University-Tri Cities are $11,932 for Washington residents and $28,008 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 2.41% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $25,145 | $942 |
| 2022 | $25,773 | $942 |
| 2023 | $26,392 | $956 |
| 2024 | $27,052 | $956 |
Living Costs
The 2024 average living cost is $16,773 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school has increased by 4.30% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | Room & Board | Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $11,848 | $3,542 |
| 2022 | $11,848 | $3,542 |
| 2023 | $12,396 | $3,686 |
| 2024 | $13,131 | $3,642 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $762 at Washington State University-Tri Cities. The books & supplies cost has decreased by 0.79% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $960 |
| 2022 | $960 |
| 2023 | $960 |
| 2024 | $762 |