by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Olympic College charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. You can jump to any of the following sections in our OC cost report:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Olympic College ran about $9,638 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 $4,101 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $9,363 | $275 | $9,638 |
| In-State | $3,826 | $275 | $4,101 |
Olympic College tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Olympic College cost for part-time students?
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $9,638 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Olympic College is inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Undergraduates who attend school in the same state they live in pay around $16,784 in yearly tuition and fees. Undergraduates who hail from Washington pay an average of $4,101 a year to attend OC, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Olympic College compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Far Western US | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Olympic College Financial Aid.
With an average annual growth rate of 2.79% for the past five years, Washington residents could expect to pay $4,326 this year if the percentage growth remains the same.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at OC would be $8,773, and $18,042 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 40.13%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $18,917 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
This would result in a total cost of $45,425 for two years and $134,628 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at OC.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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