Paying for Lower Columbia College

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$4,346 1.99%	$5,633 2.16%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Lower Columbia College (LCC) are $4,346 for Washington residents and $5,633 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $6,485 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

51% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,570. It could cover 116.63% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $20,294 for Washington residents and $21,581 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

LCC's 4-year tuition is $18,090 for Washington residents and $23,490 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $126,490 for Washington residents and $131,890 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program 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 & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($4,902) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $6,485.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of LCC is $4,433 for Washington residents and $5,755 for out-of-state students, a 2.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.

LCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$4,261	$5,514	$20,247
2023-2024	$4,346	$5,633	$21,756
Change % 2023-2024	1.99%	2.16%	7.45%
2024-2025	$4,433	$5,755	$23,377

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 LCC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $124 for Washington residents and $167 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$119	$161
	2023-2024	$124	$167
	2024-2025	$129	$173

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

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.

The LCC's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,864 for state residents and $28,151 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,864 for state residents and $28,151 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At LCC
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$4,346
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$5,633
Room & Board	$17,868	$17,868
Personal Expenses	$3,888	$3,888
Books & Supplies	$762
COA (In-State)	$26,864	$26,864
COA (Out-of-State)	$28,151	$28,151

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.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at LCC?

For the entering class 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.

LCC 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$4,416	$4,486	$4,558	$4,631	$18,090
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$5,727	$5,823	$5,921	$6,020	$23,490
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$4,486	$4,558	$4,631	$4,705	$18,379
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$5,823	$5,921	$6,020	$6,120	$23,883
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$4,558	$4,631	$4,705	$4,780	$18,673
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$5,921	$6,020	$6,120	$6,223	$24,283
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$4,631	$4,705	$4,780	$4,856	$18,972
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$6,020	$6,120	$6,223	$6,327	$24,689
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$4,705	$4,780	$4,856	$4,934	$19,275
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$6,120	$6,223	$6,327	$6,433	$25,102

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 $126,490 for Washington residents and $131,890 for out-of-state students.

LCC 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$28,621	$30,519	$32,606	$34,855	$126,490
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$29,933	$31,856	$33,931	$36,170	$131,890
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$30,519	$32,569	$34,817	$37,240	$135,040
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,856	$33,931	$36,170	$38,586	$140,544
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$32,569	$34,782	$37,204	$39,815	$144,271
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$33,931	$36,170	$38,586	$41,192	$149,880
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$34,782	$37,171	$39,781	$42,595	$154,235
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,170	$38,586	$41,192	$44,003	$159,952
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$37,171	$39,750	$42,563	$45,595	$164,990
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	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.

LCC 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$22,051	$23,949	$26,036	$28,285	$100,210
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$23,363	$25,286	$27,361	$29,600	$105,610
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$23,949	$25,999	$28,247	$30,670	$108,760
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$25,286	$27,361	$29,600	$32,016	$114,264
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,999	$28,212	$30,634	$33,245	$117,991
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$27,361	$29,600	$32,016	$34,622	$123,600
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$28,212	$30,601	$33,211	$36,025	$127,955
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,600	$32,016	$34,622	$37,433	$133,672
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,601	$33,180	$35,993	$39,025	$138,710
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$32,016	$34,622	$37,433	$40,465	$144,537

	In-State	Out-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