Tuition and Fees

1

 $ 119.13

 $ 135.04

2

 $ 238.26

 $ 270.08

3

 $ 357.39

 $ 405.12

4

 $ 476.52

 $ 540.16

5

 $ 595.65

 $ 675.20

6

 $ 714.78

 $ 810.24

7

 $  833.91

 $ 945.28

8

 $ 953.04

 $1,080.32

9

 $ 1,072.17

 $ 1,215.36

10

 $ 1,191.30

 $ 1,350.40

11

 $ 1,250.24

 $ 1,410.19

12

 $ 1,309.18

 $ 1,469.98

13

 $ 1,368.12

 $ 1,529.77

14

 $ 1,427.06

 $ 1,589.56

15

 $ 1,486.00

 $ 1,649.35

16

 $ 1,544.94

 $ 1,709.14

17

 $ 1,603.88

 $ 1,768.93

18

 $ 1,662.82

 $ 1,828.72

19

 $ 1,769.70

 $ 1,935.60

20

 $ 1,876.58

 $ 2,042.48

21

 $ 1,938.46

 $ 2,149.36

 $ 2,090.34

 $ 2,256.24

23

 $ 2,197.22

 $ 2,363.12

1

$ 306.92

 $ 89.35

2

$ 613.84

$178.70

3

$ 920.76

$ 268.05

4

$ 1,227.68

$ 357.40

5

$ 1,534.60

 $ 446.75

6

 $ 1,841.52

 $ 536.10

7

 $ 2,148.44

 $ 625.45

8

 $ 2,455.36

 $ 714.80

9

 $ 2,762.28

 $ 804.15

10

 $ 3,069.20

 $ 893.50

11

 $ 3,135.81

 $ 937.71

12

 $ 3,202.42

 $ 981.92

13

 $ 3,269.03

 $ 1,026.13

14

 $ 3,335.64

 $ 1,070.34

15

 $ 3,402.25

 $ 1,114.55

16

 $ 3,468.86

 $ 1,158.76

17

 $ 3,535.47

 $ 1,202.97

18

 $ 3,602.08

 $ 1,247.18

19

 $ 3,896.75

 $ 1,327.34

20

 $ 4,191.42

 $ 1,407.50

21

 $ 4,486.09

 $ 1,487.66

22

 $ 4,780.76

 $ 1,567.82

23

 $ 5,075.43

 $ 1,647.98

1 – 10

$ 119.13

$ 135.04

11 – 18

$ 58.94

$ 59.79

19 +

$ 106.88

$ 106.88

1 – 10

$ 306.92

$ 89.35

11 – 18

$ 66.61

$ 44.21

19 +

 $ 294.67

$ 80.16

state support of student costs for washington state community and technical colleges

RCW 28B.15.0681directs institutions of higher education to disclose the following information on "tuition billing statements" for resident undergraduate students.

Amounts in the table below represent an average for a full-time equivalent, lower division resident student attending community and technical colleges for the academic year 2021-2022.

* Total Instructional Support is composed of Tuition Operating Fee and Net State Support.

** The Tuition Operating Fee is equal to the operating fee for a full-time student in lower division classes.

*** Net State Support is the amount paid by the state from various sources including taxes and other funds.

The average cost to educate a resident full-time community or technical college student for the 2021-2022 academic year is $12,445. Students pay an average of $3,445 in tuition toward this cost. The remaining $9,000 is an “opportunity pathway” provided by the State and is funded by state taxes and other sources. The amounts shown are averages for a full-time, resident student. The actual tuition a student pays will vary due to credit load, residency status and other factors.

Click here for Residency Requirements

1

 $ 232.26

 $ 248.17

2

 $ 464.52

 $ 496.34

3

 $ 696.78

 $ 744.51

4

 $ 929.04

 $ 992.68

5

 $ 1,161.30

 $ 1,240.85

6

 $ 1,393.56

 $1,489.02

7

 $ 1,625.82

 $1,737.19

8

 $ 1,858.08

 $1,985.36

9

 $ 2,090.34

 $2,233.53

10

 $ 2,322.60

 $2,481.70

11

 $ 2,334.27

 $2,494.22

12

 $ 2,345.94

 $2,506.74

13

 $ 2,357.61

 $2,519.26

14

 $ 2,369.28

 $2,531.78

15

 $ 2,380.95

 $2,544.30

16

 $ 2,392.62

 $2,556.82

17

 $ 2,404.29

 $2,569.34

18

 $ 2,415.96

 $2,581.86

19

 $ 2,635.97

 $2,801.87

20

 $ 2,855.98

 $3,021.88

21

 $ 3,075.99

 $3,241.89

22

 $ 3,296.00

 $3,461.90

23

 $ 3,516.01

 $3,681.91

1

 $653.27

 $174.20

2

 $1,306.54

 $348.40

3

 $1,959.81

 $522.60

4

 $2,613.08

 $696.80

5

 $3,266.35

 $871.00

6

 $3,919.62

 $1,045.20

7

 $4,572.89

 $1,219.40

8

 $5,226.16

 $1,393.60

9

 $5,879.43

 $1,567.80

10

 $6,532.70

 $1,742.00

11

 $6,545.22

 $1,750.75

12

 $6,557.74

 $1,759.50

13

 $6,570.26

 $1,768.25

14

 $6,582.78

 $1,777.00

15

 $6,595.30

 $1,785.75

16

 $6,607.82

 $1,794.50

17

 $6,620.34

 $1,803.25

18

 $6,632.86

 $1,812.00

19

 $7,273.88

 $1,977.01

20

 $7,914.90

 $2,142.02

21

 $8,555.92

 $2,307.03

22

 $9,196.94

 $2,472.04

23

 $9,837.96

 $2,637.05

1 – 10

 $ 232.26

11 – 18

 $ 11.67

 $ 12.52

19 +

 $ 220.01

 $220.01

1 – 10

 $ 653.27

 $ 174.20

11 – 18

 $ 12.52

 $ 8.75

19 +

 $ 641.02

 $165.01

 Based on 3 quarters

 Resident Tuition and Fees

$4,806

$4,806

 Books and Supplies

$772

$772

 Room and Board

$7,944

$16,512

 Transportation

$1,828

$2,129

 Miscellaneous

$1,800

$1,800

 Total

$17,150

$26,019

BASED ON 3 QUARTERS

 Resident Tuition and Fees

$7,635

$7,635

 Books and Supplies

$772

$772

 Room and Board

$7,944

$16,512

 Transportation

$1,828

$2,129

 Miscellaneous

$1,800

$1,800

 Total

$19,979

$28,848

Accuplacer – Placement Assessment
Covers placement assessment unit costs in English and/or mathematics.

$17
non-refundable

Prior Learning, Credit by Exam
Covers faculty expense associated with assessment of student work.

$155 per assessment 

(for each 3 – 5 credit class)

non-refundable

Prior Learning, Documented Experience
Covers faculty expense associated with assessment of student work.

$260

(for up to 10 credits)

non-refundable

Prior Learning, Industry Recognized Certification
Cascadia's Professional Technical Programs may award program credit for specific industry recognized certifications. Networking Infrastructure is the only program that has pre-approved certain  certificates for the awarding of credit. Interested students should speak with their program advisor or faculty member to initiate the process.

$35 per 5 credit course

non-refundable

Computer and Technology Lab Fee 
Primarily BIT courses
Covers software, licenses, and support in specific courses.

 $5 per credit

Intensive Computer and Technology Lab Fee
Primarily BIT courses
Covers hardware, software, licenses, support, and technology in specific courses.

$8 per credit

Lab Course Fee
All lab classes otherwise noted.
Covers consumables and distributed wear and tear on Repair and Replace materials such as microscopes and lab coats.

 $35

Lab Course Fee
Fully Online Courses
Covers kits for student use for labs.

$20

Lab Course Fee
Biology 241, 242, 320 and Chemistry 254, 255
Cover proportionately higher quarter consumable costs and distributed wear and tear on Repair and Replace materials such as microscopes and lab coats.

$60

Lab Course Fee 
Microbiology courses
Covers proportionately higher quarter consumable costs and distributed wear and tear on Repair and Replace materials such as microscopes and lab coats.

$75
non-refundable

Learning Technology Fee
Covers supporting the cost associated with providing online learning experiences to the students in online, hybrid,
and web-enhanced (in-person) classes. 

$20
per student, per course

Miscellaneous Intensive Supply Fee
Covers intensive supply needs to help defray the
cost of consumable supplies and special materials.

 $22

Studio Art Fee
Hybrid and Campus Courses Only
Covers quality materials and live model contracts, with additional funds set apart for Repair and Replace items such as easels.

$55

World Languages Lab Fee
Covers intensive supply needs to help defray the cost of consumable supplies and special materials.

 $11.50

Activities and Recreation (ARC) Fee

The student body voted to assess this fee to fund the construction and operation of the Activities and Recreation Center.

The Activities and Recreation Center fee continues to be assessed for summer and fall quarters. This student-initiated fee pays back the loan for the construction of the building, pays the staff who operate the building and who are still providing online resources and activities (i.e., online fitness classes), as well as custodial and maintenance work that still needs to be done during this time. The programs within the ARC (Health & Wellness Resource Center, United Way Hub, Cascadia Student Life, Recreation & Wellness) all provide services and activities to Cascadia students. 

$6.67 per credit

(maximum $100.05)

Application for Admission

$0

Bus Pass

Must be a credit based registered student to purchase an ORCA powered U-Pass for King County Metro, Community Transit, and Sound Transit.

$127

Late Registration Fee

This fee is for late registration after the 10th day of instruction.

 $50

Lost/Replacement Bus Pass

This fee defrays the cost of replacing the U-Pass Powered by ORCA card if lost, stolen or damaged.

 $20

Lost/Replacement Parking Pass

This fee defrays the cost of replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged parking pass.

 $20

Lost/Replacement Student ID Card

This fee is charged for replacing a lost or stolen Student Identification card.

$11

Parking

Parking fees, including tax, are charged per quarter.

Quarterly, 2-day, 3-day parking permits may be purchased online.

Parking and Carpool Permits and Rates

Printing fee per additional unit

Each student receives a standard printing allocation of $24.00 which equates to 600 black-and-white or 120 color pages. If you use up your allocation, you can buy an additional unit of 260 black-and-white or 50 color pages.

$10.50 

Fees Included Within the Tuition

Tuition in the state of Washington is comprised of three fees. The tuition rates include Operating Fees, Building Fees, and Student Activities Fees. Cascadia may change tuition rates and fees to comply with state or college regulations or policies.

FEE TYPE 

DESCRIPTION

Operating Fees

(included within the tuition)

The Operating Fees are used locally for college operations: Instruction, Services, Facility Maintenance, etc. In addition 3.5% of these funds go into an institutional Financial Aid account. 

Building Fees

(included within the tuition)

The Building Fees are deposited into a statewide Building Fee account and is used to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds payable out of the building fees and for the construction, reconstruction, erection, equipping, maintenance, demolition and major alteration of buildings and other capital assets owned by the state board for community and technical colleges.

Student Activities Fees (S&A Fees)

(included within the tuition)

The Student Activities Fees (S&A Fees) are allocated by a student committee to pay for programs and services designed to support student success outside the classroom.

Insufficient funds

You will be charged this fee if you submit a check for payment and the account contains insufficient funds to cover the check. In addition, the college will not accept personal checks from you for the following two academic quarters.

$25.00 per check

Parking and traffic citations

Unpaid citations may result in referral to a collection agency.

Amount will vary $30-$250 depending on
type of fine. There is a $10 late fee automatically assessed for fines unpaid beyond 30 days.

Computer account

This fee covers your optional individual email account, file storage, and network access from campus.

$21.00 per quarter
for non-credited students 

Technology fee

The student body voted to assess this fee to provide student technology including email accounts, discounted Microsoft software, network storage, regularly updated hardware and software, and staff support for the help desk where students can get help with college accounts and the borrowed hardware.

$4.00 per credit
(minimum $10, maximum $40.00 per quarter)