by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current and projected tuition and fees for Highline College, and how those expenses constrast to nationwide and regional averages. You can jump to any of the following sections in our Highline cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Highline College ran about $4,813 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. Those who hail from the state of Washington get a discount and only needed to pay $4,344 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $3,445 | $1,368 | $4,813 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Highline College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
Nationwide, out-of-state students pay, on average, $19,933 per year in tuition and fees to attend college. With an average cost of $4,813 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Highline College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
In-state undergrads in Washington pay an average of $16,784 for tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Washington pay an average of $4,344 a year to attend Highline, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how Highline compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Highline College Financial Aid.
Over the past five years, Highline tuition and fees has grown by a rate of 2.56% annually. Tuition grew by 2.62%, and fees grew by 2.39%. The estimated cost for this year's tuition and fees is $5,062 if the growth rate continues.
This means an estimated $10,254 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Highline, and $21,039 for four years.
This doesn't include other costs such as room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Highline.
Take note of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing yearlyl. At a log of colleges students will end up paying more for their final year of school than they did for their first.
Discover answers to your finance concerns in the tuition & fees FAQ.