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AVERAGE COLLEGE COSTS IN THE PACIFIC NORTH WEST
INSTITUTION TUITION/FEES BOOKS/SUPPLIES ROOM/BOARD TRANSPORTATION OTHER COSTS TOTAL

Public 2-year      $1,500 wf      $ 5,900
Community
College
 $ 1,500  $ 700  $5,000 oc  $1,000  $1,200  $ 9,400
             
Public 2-year amt.varies   amt. varies  $1,500 wf      $ 6,400
Technical
College
 $ 2,000  $ 700  $5,000 oc  $1,000  $1,200  $ 9,900
             
Private 2-year  amt. varies    $1,500 wf      $14,700
Trade School  $10,000  $1,000  $5,000 oc  $1,000  $1,200  $18,200
             
Public 4-year      $1,500 wf      $ 8,100
College/University  $ 3,300  $ 800  $5,500 oc  $1,000  $1,500  $12,100
             
Private 4-year      $1,500 wf      $19,800
College/University  $15,000  $ 800  $5,500 oc   $1,000  $1,500  $23,800

 If students attend public colleges and universities outside of their state of residence, multiply tuition and fees by three.The numbers above represent averages for Pacific Northwest colleges. Individual college costs will vary from school to school and should be confirmed.

NOTE: Under the room/board heading 'wf' means 'with family' and 'oc' means 'on or off campus'