Washington State University-Vancouver Tuition (2026)

Vancouver, WA · Public · Non-degree-granting · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$11,937
Out-of-State Tuition$28,496
WA Average$15,340
National Average$18,082

Tuition Comparison

TuitionDifference
Washington State University-Vancouver (in-state)$11,937—
WA average$15,340-22%
National average$18,082-34%

Four-year cost at Washington State University-Vancouver

Per yearFour years
In-state$11,937$47,748
Out-of-state$28,496$113,984

Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.

Where Washington State University-Vancouver sits on cost in WA

Washington State University-Vancouver ranks 44 by in-state tuition among the 70 WA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 139% more than in-state students.

Colleges with a similar price to Washington State University-VancouverIn-state tuition
Washington State University - Global Campus$11,678
Washington State University-Tri Cities$12,261
Pacific Northwest Christian College$11,350
University of Washington-Bothell Campus$12,919

FAQ

How much is tuition at Washington State University-Vancouver?

In-state tuition at Washington State University-Vancouver is $11,937 per year; out-of-state students pay $28,496.

How does Washington State University-Vancouver tuition compare to the WA average?

Washington State University-Vancouver in-state tuition is 22% below the WA average of $15,340.

How does Washington State University-Vancouver tuition compare to the national average?

National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Washington State University-Vancouver is 34% below that.

Is $11,937 expensive for in-state students?

$11,937 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.

What does four years at Washington State University-Vancouver cost?

Four years of tuition at Washington State University-Vancouver comes to about $47,748 for an in-state student and $113,984 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.

Where does Washington State University-Vancouver rank on cost in WA?

By in-state tuition, Washington State University-Vancouver ranks 44 out of the 70 WA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.