Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate of the cost of attending a Seattle Colleges institution for the standard academic year (Fall, Winter and Spring quarters). This amount is based on several factors including enrollment status and living arrangements. Amounts below are average estimates and are based on anticipated full-time enrollment at 15 credits. These budgets do not guarantee aid in the total amount and are instead used to determine the maximum amount of financial need a student has. Expected costs may vary.

Associate Degrees and Certificates

Estimated Cost of Attendance – Dependent Students (Living with Parent)
Estimated CostWA ResidentNon-Resident
Tuition and Fees$4,935$5,520
Food and Housing$10,072$10,072
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment$528$528
Transportation$2,832$2,832
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses$1,908$1,908
Total Expected Cost of Attendance$20,275$20,860
Estimated Cost of Attendance – Independent Students (Not Living with Parent)
Estimated CostWA ResidentNon-Resident
Tuition and Fees$4,935$5,520
Food and Housing$19,473$19,473
Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment$528$528
Transportation$3,069$3,069
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses$1,908$1,908
Total Expected Cost of Attendance$29,913$30,498

Cost of Attendance Adjustment

Other costs can be included on a case-by-case and limited basis. Unusual expenses such as purchase of a computer (for education); other more expensive supplies, tools and uniforms; significant out-of-pocket medical, dependent care or sibling educational costs can also be taken under consideration.

Contact the financial aid office directly if you or your family has any of the requests. Note that some expenses may only be allowed one time, requests may be denied, and even if the request is granted, aid eligibility or programs may not change. Often, the expanded budgets only allow for additional student loan usage.

***Loan fees not included, as not all students will choose to borrow loans. Add a disclaimer on page that students’ cost will vary.