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$4,623Tuition
3,487Students
39%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$47,869Earnings
#19 in WashingtonPublic4-yearStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,623
Out-of-State Tuition
$5,156
Average Net Price
$10,878
Students Receiving Financial Aid
17.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,026
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$16,512
Books & Supplies
$702
Total Cost of Attendance
$18,351
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$101/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
35.1%
Students Taking Federal Loans
1.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
17.1%

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 $9,875
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,004
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,012
$75,001 – $110,000 $11,413
$110,001+ $19,642

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Cost Overview

Most families at Highline College pay around $10,878 per year after financial aid, though costs vary wildly by income. Families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,875 annually, while those making over $110,000 face $19,642. Over four years, that's roughly $40,000 to $79,000 total. In-state tuition starts at only $4,623, and 97.12% of students are Washington residents getting that rate.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $9,500, which translates to monthly payments around $101. That's manageable against median earnings of $47,869 ten years out. Only 1.77% of students take federal loans, meaning most either pay as they go or rely on other funding. The best deal goes to lower-income Washington residents who can complete their degree for under $40,000 total while staying close to home in the Seattle metro area.

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