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$5,569Tuition
1,613Students
30%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$50,051Earnings
Public2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$5,569
Out-of-State Tuition
$11,518
Average Net Price
$4,176
Students Receiving Financial Aid
8.9%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,952
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Loan Repayment Rate
46.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
1.9%
Pell Grant Recipients
8.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $3,340
$30,001 – $48,000 $2,319
$48,001 – $75,000 $6,006
$75,001 – $110,000 $7,572
$110,001+ $13,718

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than the $5,569 sticker price at Bates Technical College. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $3,340 annually, while those from $30,000-$48,000 households pay even less at $2,319. The average net price across all income levels sits at $4,176 per year. A two-year program totals around $8,352 for most students.

Bates keeps costs manageable through Washington State's strong community college funding. Only 1.94% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's affordability for working-class families pursuing trades training. Those who do borrow face minimal debt loads. Graduates earn a median $50,051 within ten years, making any modest debt payments easily manageable on skilled trade salaries.

Middle-income families earning $30,000-$48,000 get the best financial deal here, paying less than $2,500 annually for career training that leads directly to well-paying technical jobs.

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