How much has Western Area Career & Technology Center's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total costs of attendance has increased 31.48% from year 2013 where current year costs are $31,145 at Western Area Career & Technology Center. The tuition & fees of the largest program has raised from $14,784 (year 2013) to $18,480 (year 2024).

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes of total cost of attendance (COA) for Western Area Career & Technology Center over the past 11 years. The COA has increased 31.48% for that period where last year costs was $31,145. The total cost includes the tuition & fees and books & supplies costs of the largest vocational program in addition to the living costs.
Cost of Attendance Changes of Western Area Career & Technology Center (2013-2024)
YearLiving off CampusChanges by Year
2013-14$23,688-
2014-15$23,988 1.27%
2015-16$24,338 1.46%
2016-17$24,470 0.54%
2017-18$24,275 -0.80%
2018-19$24,275 0.00%
2019-20$25,643 5.64%
2020-21$25,643 0.00%
2021-22$25,643 0.00%
2022-23$28,913 12.75%
2023-24$31,145 7.72%

Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program

The following table and chart shows the tuition & fees change of the largest program at Western Area Career & Technology Center. The tuition & fees has increased 25.00% for last 11 years where the recent tuition & fees are $18,480.
Tuition & Fees Changes of The Largest Program of Western Area Career & Technology Center (2013-2024)
YearTuition & FeesChanges By Year
2013-14 $14,784-
2014-15 $14,941 1.06%
2015-16 $15,441 3.35%
2016-17 $15,641 1.30%
2017-18 $15,710 0.44%
2018-19 $15,710 0.00%
2019-20 $16,265 3.53%
2020-21 $16,265 0.00%
2021-22 $16,325 0.37%
2022-23 $17,850 9.34%
2023-24 $18,480 3.53%

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The costs for purchasing books & supplies required/recommended for courses have increased -20.51% from year 2013 to 2024 where current year costs are $1,550.
Books & Supplies Costs Changes of Western Area Career & Technology Center (2013-2024)
YearBooks & SuppliesChanges by Year
2013-14$1,716-
2014-15$1,559 -9.15%
2015-16$1,259 -19.24%
2016-17$1,153 -8.42%
2017-18$1,190 3.21%
2018-19$1,190 0.00%
2019-20$1,500 26.05%
2020-21$1,500 0.00%
2021-22$1,440 -4.00%
2022-23$1,950 35.42%
2023-24$1,550 -20.51%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 28.57% when living off campus from year 2013 to 2024.
Living Costs Changes of Western Area Career & Technology Center (2013-2024)
YearLiving Off CampusChanges by Year
2013-14$2,508-
2014-15$2,613 4.17%
2015-16$2,665 2.00%
2016-17$2,703 0.50%
2017-18$2,597 -3.92%
2018-19$2,596
2019-20$2,807 6.82%
2020-21$2,807
2021-22$2,807
2022-23$3,197 15.68%
2023-24$3,964 21.97%
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