How much has Washington State University-Tri Cities's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 11.99% from 2018 ($40,668), where Washington State University-Tri Cities's current cost is $45,543. In 2024, the COA is increased by 2.60% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $24,768 (2018) to $28,008 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 13.08% over the past 10 years.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Washington State University-Tri Cities over the past 6 years. The COA has increased 11.99% for that period where the last year costs were $45,543. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 13.08% for the last 6 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $28,008. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Washington State University-Tri Cities over last the 6 years.
YearUndergraduateGraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2018-19$10,532$24,768---
2019-20$10,765$25,343-- 2.32%
2020-21$11,144$26,087-- 2.94%
2021-22$11,399$26,715-$2-$2 2.41%
2022-23$11,664$27,348-- 2.37%
2023-24$11,932$28,008-- 2.41%
Washington State University-Tri Cities Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $762, and it has decreased -20.63% from the year 2018 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2018-19$960-
2019-20$960 0.00%
2020-21$960 0.00%
2021-22$960 0.00%
2022-23$960 0.00%
2023-24$762 -20.63%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 11.52% when living-off campus from the year 2018 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Washington State University-Tri Cities.
YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2018-19$14,940-
2019-20$15,190 1.67%
2020-21$15,390 1.32%
2021-22$15,390
2022-23$16,082 4.50%
2023-24$16,773 4.30%
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