The Cheapest Colleges in Washington by Out of State Total Cost for 2023
If you're looking for an affordable university in Washington but aren't a state resident, these are the least expensive out of state colleges to consider. Additionally, if you are a foreign citizen and cannot qualify for in-state tuition, these are the cheapest universities in Washington for international students.
Affordable doesn't simply mean finding a school with a low published out of state total cost. It's important to research the typical financial aid package offered by a school, the average net price actually paid and most importantly the quality of education you receive for your tuition dollar. Sometimes a school which appears cheap based on list price can be a poor relative value if it can't award competitive financial aid or doesn't offer a quality education. The list below is a ranking on published out of state total cost with no consideration of actual average price paid or academic quality of the school. Please see the CollegeCalc best value colleges in Washington list for a ranking which considers school quality and average net price.
Total cost may factor in an estimated off-campus living expense if a school doens't provide housing. This estimate may vary widely by college. To view a rank by academic fees alone please see our Washington tuition ranking.
The most affordable four year colleges in Washington are listed by one year's out of state total cost list price for the 2021/2022 school year. Total cost includes tuition, room and board or estimated off campus living expenses, books and supplies and other fees.
What is the cheapest college in Washington? Leading the colleges list is Northwest Indian College in Bellingham with an out of state total cost of $10,551.
Academic Rating is a CollegeCalc rating of a college's overall academics and effectiveness. The score ranges from zero to one hundred, with fifty being the median for all eligible colleges. Dollar value is a measure of a school's academic rating compared with the average price paid by students. Colleges which are ranked "n/a" didn't report sufficient data to formulate a score. Learn more about our rating methodology.
All price data are reprinted from the U.S. Department of Education's 2021/2022 IPEDS Survey and reflect reported costs for the 2021/2022 academic year.
| College | Out of State Total Cost | Rating | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 Northwest Indian CollegeBellingham, Public Not For Profit |
$10,551 | NA | NA |
#2 Seattle Community College South CampusSeattle, Public Not For Profit |
$16,059 | NA | NA |
#3 Seattle Community College Central CampusSeattle, Public Not For Profit |
$16,103 | NA | NA |
#4 Peninsula CollegePort Angeles, Public Not For Profit |
$16,371 | NA | NA |
#5 University of Phoenix Western Washington CampusTukwila, Private For Profit |
$16,650 | NA | NA |
#6 Columbia Basin CollegePasco, Public Not For Profit |
$18,264 | NA | NA |
#7 Faith Evangelical College & SeminaryTacoma, Private Not For Profit |
$19,810 | NA | NA |
#8 Olympic CollegeBremerton, Public Not For Profit |
$21,328 | NA | NA |
#9 Lake Washington Institute of TechnologyKirkland, Public Not For Profit |
$21,904 | NA | NA |
#10 Bellevue CollegeBellevue, Public Not For Profit |
$24,196 | NA | NA |
#11 DeVry University WashingtonFederal Way, Private For Profit |
$24,345 | NA | NA |
#12 City University of SeattleBellevue, Private Not For Profit |
$27,968 | NA | NA |
#13 Northwest College of ArtPoulsbo, Private For Profit |
$28,404 | NA | NA |
#14 Heritage UniversityToppenish, Private Not For Profit |
$30,092 | NA | NA |
#15 Antioch University SeattleSeattle, Private Not For Profit |
$32,155 | NA | NA |
#16 Eastern Washington UniversityCheney, Public Not For Profit |
$39,750 | 35 | 20 |
#17 Walla Walla UniversityCollege Place, Private Not For Profit |
$39,831 | NA | NA |
#18 Western Washington UniversityBellingham, Public Not For Profit |
$40,021 | 60 | 42 |
#19 Central Washington UniversityEllensburg, Public Not For Profit |
$40,051 | 48 | 28 |
#20 Washington State UniversityPullman, Public Not For Profit |
$40,541 | 60 | 56 |