Tuition and Fees
Highline College is an excellent choice for pursuing your goals because we provide high-quality career-focused programs at a fraction of the cost of attending public and private state universities. In fact, with numerous funding options including grants that do not have to be paid back, many of our students graduate debt free.
Remember, your registration is not complete until you have paid tuition.
If you are struggling to pay your tuition and fees for any reason, consider the tuition payment plan. The cost to attend Highline College varies based on your residency status, course level and other factors.
- Tuition Payment Options
- Pay in person at Cashier’s Office
- Tuition Due Dates
Tuition Rates
Tuition is made up of three parts:
- Operating Fee: supports college operations
- Building Fee: supports infrastructure and innovation
- Services and Activities Fee: supports student activities and programs
Tuition Rates by Residency
The current tuition table is based on residency classification. Residency classification is based on information provided during admission or readmission. Your residency status is posted in your ctcLink account. We determine your residency for tuition and fee purposes at the time you apply for admission. Non-resident (out-of-state) students pay a slightly higher tuition rate than resident (in-state) students do.
Effective Fall Quarter 2023 – Summer 2024
Effective Fall Quarter 2023- Summer 2024
Lower Division Tuition & State Fees
Credits | WA Resident Rate | Non-Resident, Eligible for Waiver Rate | Non-resident/Full Tuition Rate |
---|---|---|---|
1 - 10 | $123.58/credit | $140.92/credit | $317.95/credit |
11 - 18 | $61.02/credit | $61.94/credit | $68.96/credit |
19+ | $110.87/credit | $110.87/credit | $305.24/credit |
Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Washington State Legislature. Additional fees may be associated with specific courses and will be noted in the class schedule.
See Washington State residency information and estimated cost of attendance. International Students see an estimate of total expenses.
Effective Fall Quarter 2023- Summer 2024
Bachelor of Applied Science students enrolling in a combination of lower-division and upper-division credits will pay a combination of standard and Bachelor’s tuition rates.
Upper Division (BAS) Tuition & State Fees
Credits | WA Resident Rate | Non-Resident, Eligible for Waiver Rate | Non-resident/Full Tuition Rate |
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1 - 10 | $240.10/credit | $257.44/credit | $674.70/credit |
11 - 18 | $12.33/credit | $13.25/credit | $13.25/credit |
19+ | $227.39/credit | $227.39/credit | $661.99/credit |
Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Washington State Legislature. Additional fees may be associated with specific courses and will be noted in the class schedule.
See Washington State residency information and estimated cost of attendance. International Students see an estimate of total expenses.
College Fees
All students taking credit classes are charged the following fees each academic term, in addition to the tuition rates listed above.
Transportation and Safety Fee: $20
$20 fee will be applied each quarter. Fee will go toward maintaining and expanding parking lots, hiring Public Safety personnel and creating a better alternative transportation incentive program.
Instructional Technology Fee: $40 (max of $80/quarter)
$40 per course for students enrolled in computer-related courses.
Additional Fees
Selective Admissions: $45
Applicable to AAS Degree Programs in Nursing, Polysomnography, Respiratory Care as well as to all Applied Bachelor Degree Programs (Cybersecurity and Forensics, Global Trade and Logistics, Respiratory Care and Youth Development).
Diploma Reorder Fee (non-refundable): $14
$14 for first diploma/certificate; $7 for each additional diploma/certificate when ordered at the same time.
Graduation Fee (non-refundable): $14
$14 for first application; $7 for each additional application when submitted at the same time.
Late Course Add Fee: $49
Students will be charged a late-add fee for each course added after the 10th class day of the quarter (eighth day for summer quarter).
Non-sufficient funds Fee (NSF): $25
The fee for non-sufficient funds is $25.
Picture ID Replacement Fee: $5
Students will be charged $5 for replacement cards. First ID free for currently enrolled students.
Tuition Payment Plan Fees
- Learn about payment plans and payment due dates
- Enrollment fee: $30.00 nonrefundable
- Fee for each returned scheduled payment: $30.00
Testing Fees: $0
- The placement is free for Highline Students.
- See the Placement and Testing Center website for more information.
Transcript Fee: $10
Each official transcript copy costs $10 (See how to order an official Highline College transcript.) If you attended Highline after Summer 1991, you may obtain free unofficial transcripts on the Web.
Class Fees
Some classes require additional fees. If applicable, the specific amount of the fee appears in the class listing in the class schedule in ctcLink.
Tuition Tables
Cost Per Credit.
Credits | Resident Tuition Eligible | Non-Resident, Eligible for Waiver | Full Tuition |
---|---|---|---|
As determined by Washington State | US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent Residents | Non-Resident | |
(see residency information and estimated cost of attendance) | (see estimate of total expenses for international students) | ||
1 | $123.58 | $140.92 | $317.95 |
2 | $247.16 | $281.84 | $635.90 |
3 | $370.74 | $422.76 | $953.85 |
4 | $494.32 | $563.68 | $1271.80 |
5 | $617.90 | $704.60 | $1589.75 |
6 | $741.48 | $845.52 | $1907.70 |
7 | $865.06 | $986.44 | $2225.65 |
8 | $988.64 | $1127.36 | $2543.60 |
9 | $1112.22 | $1268.28 | $2861.55 |
10 | $1235.80 | $1409.20 | $3179.50 |
11 | $1296.82 | $1471.14 | $3248.46 |
12 | $1357.84 | $1533.08 | $3317.42 |
13 | $1418.86 | $1595.02 | $3386.38 |
14 | $1479.88 | $1656.96 | $3455.34 |
15 | $1540.90 | $1718.90 | $3524.30 |
16 | $1601.92 | $1780.84 | $3593.26 |
17 | $1662.94 | $1842.78 | $3662.22 |
18 | $1723.96 | $1904.72 | $3731.18 |
19 | $1834.83 | $2015.59 | $4036.42 |
20 | $1945.70 | $2126.46 | $4341.66 |
21 | $2056.57 | $2237.33 | $4646.90 |
22 | $2167.44 | $2348.20 | $4952.14 |
23 | $2278.31 | $2459.07 | $5257.38 |
24 | $2389.18 | $2569.94 | $5562.62 |
25 | $2500.05 | $2680.81 | $5867.86 |
See residency information and estimated cost of attendance. International students can learn more about their total expenses.
Bachelor of Applied Science students enrolling in a combination of lower-division and upper-division credits will pay a combination of lower-division and upper-division Bachelor’s tuition rates.
Cost Per Credit
See residency information and estimated cost of attendance. International students can learn more about their total expenses.
Credits | Resident Tuition Eligible | Non-Resident, Eligible for Waiver | Full Tuition |
---|---|---|---|
As determined by Washington State | US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent Residents | Non-Resident | |
(see residency information and estimated cost of attendance) | (see estimate of total expenses for international students) | ||
1 | $240.10 | $257.44 | $674.70 |
2 | $480.20 | $514.88 | $1349.40 |
3 | $720.30 | $772.32 | $2024.10 |
4 | $960.40 | $1029.76 | $2698.80 |
5 | $1200.50 | $1287.20 | $3373.50 |
6 | $1440.60 | $1544.64 | $4048.20 |
7 | $1680.70 | $1802.08 | $4722.90 |
8 | $1920.80 | $2059.52 | $5397.60 |
9 | $2160.90 | $2316.96 | $6072.30 |
10 | $2401.00 | $2574.40 | $6747.00 |
11 | $2413.33 | $2587.65 | $6760.25 |
12 | $2425.66 | $2600.90 | $6773.50 |
13 | $2437.99 | $2614.15 | $6786.75 |
14 | $2450.32 | $2627.40 | $6800.00 |
15 | $2462.65 | $2640.65 | $6813.25 |
16 | $2474.98 | $2653.90 | $6826.50 |
17 | $2487.31 | $2667.15 | $6839.75 |
18 | $2499.64 | $2680.40 | $6853.00 |
19 | $2727.03 | $2907.79 | $7514.99 |
20 | $2954.42 | $3135.18 | $8176.98 |
21 | $3181.81 | $3362.57 | $8838.97 |
22 | $3409.20 | $3589.96 | $9500.96 |
23 | $3636.59 | $3817.35 | $10162.95 |
24 | $3863.98 | $4044.74 | $10824.94 |
25 | $4091.37 | $4272.13 | $11486.93 |
Previous Tuition Rates
Tuition Costs
Effective Fall Quarter 2022 – Summer 2023
Includes operating, building and maximum S&A fees. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Washington State Legislature.
Credits | Resident Tuition Eligible | Non-Resident, Eligible for Waiver | Full Tuition |
---|---|---|---|
As determined by Washington State | US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent Residents | Non-Resident | |
(see residency information and estimated cost of attendance) | (see estimate of total expenses for international students) | ||
1 | $119.13 | $135.04 | $306.92 |
2 | $238.26 | $270.00 | $613.84 |
3 | $357.39 | $405.12 | $920.76 |
4 | $476.52 | $540.16 | $1227.68 |
5 | $595.65 | $675.20 | $1534.60 |
6 | $714.78 | $810.24 | $1841.52 |
7 | $833.91 | $945.28 | $2148.44 |
8 | $953.04 | $1080.32 | $2455.36 |
9 | $1072.17 | $1215.36 | $2762.28 |
10 | $1191.30 | $1350.40 | $3069.20 |
11 | $1250.24 | $1410.19 | $3135.81 |
12 | $1309.18 | $1469.98 | $3202.42 |
13 | $1368.12 | $1529.77 | $3269.03 |
14 | $1427.06 | $1589.56 | $3335.64 |
15 | $1486.00 | $1649.35 | $3402.25 |
16 | $1544.94 | $1709.14 | $3468.86 |
17 | $1603.88 | $1768.93 | $3535.47 |
18 | $1662.82 | $1828.72 | $3602.08 |
19 | $1769.70 | $1935.60 | $3896.75 |
20 | $1876.58 | $2042.48 | $4191.42 |
21 | $1983.46 | $2149.36 | $4486.09 |
22 | $2090.34 | $2256.24 | $4780.76 |
23 | $2197.22 | $2363.12 | $5075.43 |
24 | $2304.10 | $2470.00 | $5370.10 |
25 | $2410.98 | $2576.88 | $5664.77 |
Bachelor of Applied Science Tuition Rates
Effective Fall Quarter 2022 – Summer 2023
Bachelor of Applied Science students enrolling in a combination of lower-division and upper-division credits will pay a combination of standard and Bachelor’s tuition rates.
Credits | Resident Tuition Eligible | Non-Resident, Eligible for Waiver | Full Tuition |
---|---|---|---|
As determined by Washington State | US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent Residents | Non-Resident | |
(see residency information and estimated cost of attendance) | (see estimate of total expenses for international students) | ||
1 | $232.26 | $248.17 | $653.27 |
2 | $464.52 | $496.34 | $1306.54 |
3 | $696.78 | $744.51 | $1959.81 |
4 | $929.04 | $992.68 | $2613.08 |
5 | $1161.30 | $1240.85 | $3266.35 |
6 | $1393.56 | $1489.02 | $3919.62 |
7 | $1625.82 | $1737.19 | $4572.89 |
8 | $1858.08 | $1985.36 | $5226.16 |
9 | $2090.34 | $2233.53 | $5879.43 |
10 | $2322.60 | $2481.70 | $6532.70 |
11 | $2334.27 | $2494.22 | $6545.22 |
12 | $2345.94 | $2506.74 | $6557.74 |
13 | $2357.61 | $2519.26 | $6570.26 |
14 | $2369.28 | $2531.78 | $6582.78 |
15 | $2380.95 | $2544.30 | $6595.30 |
16 | $2392.62 | $2556.82 | $6607.82 |
17 | $2404.29 | $2569.34 | $6620.34 |
18 | $2415.96 | $2581.86 | $6632.86 |
19 | $2635.97 | $2801.87 | $7273.88 |
20 | $2855.98 | $3021.88 | $7914.90 |
21 | $3075.99 | $3241.89 | $8555.92 |
22 | $3296.00 | $3461.90 | $9196.94 |
23 | $3516.01 | $3681.91 | $9837.96 |
24 | $3736.02 | $3901.92 | $10478.98 |
25 | $3956.03 | $4121.93 | $11120.00 |
Tuition Costs
Effective Fall Quarter 2021 – Summer 2022
Includes operating, building and maximum S&A fees. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Washington State Legislature.
Credits | Resident Tuition Eligible | Non-Resident, Eligible for Waiver | Full Tuition |
---|---|---|---|
As determined by Washington State | US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent Residents | Non-Resident | |
(see residency information and estimated cost of attendance) | (see estimate of total expenses for international students) | ||
1 | $116.05 | $131.27 | $299.12 |
2 | $232.10 | $262.54 | $598.24 |
3 | $348.15 | $393.81 | $897.36 |
4 | $464.20 | $525.08 | $1196.48 |
5 | $580.25 | $656.35 | $1495.60 |
6 | $696.30 | $787.62 | $1794.72 |
7 | $812.35 | $918.89 | $2093.84 |
8 | $928.40 | $1050.16 | $2392.96 |
9 | $1044.45 | $1181.43 | $2692.08 |
10 | $1160.50 | $1312.70 | $2991.20 |
11 | $1217.96 | $1370.96 | $3056.12 |
12 | $1275.42 | $1429.22 | $3121.04 |
13 | $1332.88 | $1487.48 | $3185.96 |
14 | $1390.34 | $1545.74 | $3250.88 |
15 | $1447.80 | $1604.00 | $3315.80 |
16 | $1505.26 | $1662.26 | $3380.72 |
17 | $1562.72 | $1720.52 | $3445.64 |
18 | $1620.18 | $1778.78 | $3510.56 |
19 | $1724.30 | $1882.90 | $3797.75 |
20 | $1828.42 | $1987.02 | $4084.94 |
21 | $1932.54 | $2091.14 | $4372.13 |
22 | $2036.66 | $2195.26 | $4659.32 |
23 | $2140.78 | $2299.38 | $4946.51 |
24 | $2244.90 | $2403.50 | $5233.70 |
25 | $2349.02 | $2507.62 | $5520.89 |
Bachelor of Applied Science Tuition Rates
Effective Fall Quarter 2021 – Summer 2022
Bachelor of Applied Science students enrolling in a combination of lower-division and upper-division credits will pay a combination of standard and Bachelor’s tuition rates.
Credits | Resident Tuition Eligible | Non-Resident, Eligible for Waiver | Full Tuition |
---|---|---|---|
As determined by Washington State | US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent Residents | Non-Resident | |
(see residency information and estimated cost of attendance) | (see estimate of total expenses for international students) | ||
1 | $226.53 | $241.75 | $637.35 |
2 | $453.06 | $483.50 | $1274.70 |
3 | $679.59 | $725.25 | $1912.05 |
4 | $906.12 | $967.00 | $2549.40 |
5 | $1132.65 | $1208.75 | $3186.75 |
6 | $1359.18 | $1450.50 | $3824.10 |
7 | $1585.71 | $1692.25 | $4461.45 |
8 | $1812.24 | $1934.00 | $5098.80 |
9 | $2038.77 | $2175.75 | $5736.15 |
10 | $2265.30 | $2417.50 | $6373.50 |
11 | $2276.60 | $2429.60 | $6385.60 |
12 | $2287.90 | $2441.70 | $6397.70 |
13 | $2299.20 | $2453.80 | $6409.80 |
14 | $2310.50 | $2465.90 | $6421.90 |
15 | $2321.80 | $2478.00 | $6434.00 |
16 | $2333.10 | $2490.10 | $6446.10 |
17 | $2344.40 | $2502.20 | $6458.20 |
18 | $2355.70 | $2514.30 | $6470.30 |
19 | $2570.30 | $2728.90 | $7095.72 |
20 | $2784.90 | $2943.50 | $7721.14 |
21 | $2999.50 | $3158.10 | $8346.56 |
22 | $3214.10 | $3372.70 | $8971.98 |
23 | $3428.70 | $3587.30 | $9597.40 |
24 | $3643.30 | $3801.90 | $10222.82 |
25 | $3857.90 | $4016.50 | $10848.24 |
Tuition Costs
Effective Fall Quarter 2020 – Summer 2021
Includes operating, building and maximum S&A fees. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Washington State Legislature.
Credits | Resident Tuition Eligible | Non-Resident, Eligible for Waiver | Full Tuition |
---|---|---|---|
As determined by Washington State | US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent Residents | Non-Resident | |
(see residency information and estimated cost of attendance) | (see estimate of total expenses for international students) | ||
1 | $113.04 | $128.00 | $291.28 |
2 | $226.08 | $256.00 | $582.56 |
3 | $339.12 | $384.00 | $1165.12 |
4 | $452.16 | $512.00 | $1456.40 |
5 | $565.20 | $640.00 | $1747.68 |
6 | $678.24 | $768.00 | $1747.68 |
7 | $791.28 | $896.00 | $2038.96 |
8 | $904.32 | $1024.00 | $2330.24 |
9 | $1017.36 | $1152.00 | $2621.52 |
10 | $1130.40 | $1280.00 | $2912.80 |
11 | $1186.34 | $1336.74 | $2976.02 |
12 | $1242.28 | $1393.48 | $3039.24 |
13 | $1298.22 | $1450.22 | $3102.46 |
14 | $1354.16 | $1506.96 | $3165.68 |
15 | $1410.10 | $1563.70 | $3228.90 |
16 | $1466.04 | $1620.44 | $3292.12 |
17 | $1521.98 | $1677.18 | $3355.34 |
18 | $1577.92 | $1733.92 | $3418.56 |
19 | $1679.34 | $1835.34 | $3698.22 |
20 | $1780.76 | $1936.76 | $3977.88 |
21 | $1882.18 | $2038.18 | $4257.54 |
22 | $1983.60 | $2139.60 | $4537.20 |
23 | $2085.02 | $2241.02 | $4816.86 |
24 | $2186.44 | $2342.44 | $5096.52 |
25 | $2287.86 | $2443.86 | $5376.18 |
Bachelor of Applied Science Tuition Rates
Effective Fall Quarter 2020 – Summer 2021
Bachelor of Applied Science students enrolling in a combination of lower-division and upper-division credits will pay a combination of standard and Bachelor’s tuition rates.
Credits | Resident Tuition Eligible | Non-Resident, Eligible for Waiver | Full Tuition |
---|---|---|---|
As determined by Washington State | US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent Residents | Non-Resident | |
(see residency information and estimated cost of attendance) | (see estimate of total expenses for international students) | ||
1 | $220.51 | $235.47 | $620.30 |
2 | $441.02 | $470.94 | $1,240.60 |
3 | $661.53 | $706.41 | $1,860.90 |
4 | $882.04 | $941.88 | $2,481.20 |
5 | $1,102.55 | $1,177.35 | $3,101.50 |
6 | $1,323.06 | $1,412.82 | $3,721.80 |
7 | $1,543.57 | $1,648.29 | $4,342.10 |
8 | $1,764.08 | $1,883.76 | $4,962.40 |
9 | $1,984.59 | $2,119.23 | $5,582.70 |
10 | $2,205.10 | $2,354.70 | $6,203.00 |
11 | $2,216.14 | $2,366.54 | $6,214.84 |
12 | $2,227.18 | $2,378.38 | $6,226.68 |
13 | $2,238.22 | $2,390.22 | $6,238.52 |
14 | $2,249.26 | $2,402.06 | $6,250.36 |
15 | $2,260.30 | $2,413.90 | $6,262.20 |
16 | $2,271.34 | $2,425.74 | $6,274.04 |
17 | $2,282.38 | $2,437.58 | $6,285.88 |
18 | $2,293.42 | $2,449.42 | $6,297.72 |
19 | $2,502.31 | $2,658.31 | $6,906.40 |
20 | $2,711.20 | $2,867.20 | $7,515.08 |
21 | $2,920.09 | $3,076.09 | $8,123.76 |
22 | $3,128.98 | $3,284.98 | $8,732.44 |
23 | $3,337.87 | $3,493.87 | $9,341.12 |
24 | $3,546.76 | $3,702.76 | $9,949.80 |
25 | $3,755.65 | $3,911.65 | $10,558.48 |
Tuition Costs
Effective Fall Quarter 2019 – Summer 2020
Includes operating, building and maximum S&A fees. Tuition and fees are subject to change by the Washington State Legislature.
Credits | Resident Tuition Eligible | Non-Resident, Eligible for Waiver | Full Tuition |
---|---|---|---|
As determined by Washington State | US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent Residents | Non-Resident | |
(see residency information and estimated cost of attendance) | (see estimate of total expenses for international students) | ||
1 | $110.26 | $124.85 | $288.13 |
2 | $220.52 | $249.70 | $576.26 |
3 | $330.78 | $374.55 | $864.39 |
4 | $441.04 | $499.40 | $1,152.52 |
5 | $551.30 | $624.25 | $1,440.65 |
6 | $661.56 | $749.10 | $1,728.78 |
7 | $771.82 | $873.95 | $2,016.91 |
8 | $ 882.08 | $998.80 | $2,305.04 |
9 | $992.34 | $1,123.65 | $2,593.17 |
10 | $1,102.60 | $1,248.50 | $2,881.30 |
11 | $1,157.18 | $1,303.85 | $2,943.13 |
12 | $1,211.76 | $1,359.20 | $3,004.96 |
13 | $1,266.34 | $1,414.55 | $3,066.79 |
14 | $1,320.92 | $1,469.90 | $3,128.62 |
15 | $1,375.50 | $1,525.25 | $3,190.45 |
16 | $1,430.08 | $1,580.60 | $3,252.28 |
17 | $1,484.66 | $1,635.95 | $3,314.11 |
18 | $1,539.24 | $1,691.30 | $3,375.94 |
19 | $1,638.17 | $1,790.23 | $3,652.74 |
20 | $1,737.10 | $1,889.16 | $3,929.54 |
21 | $1,836.03 | $1,988.09 | $4,206.34 |
22 | $1,934.96 | $2,087.02 | $4,483.14 |
Bachelor of Applied Science Tuition Rates
Effective Fall Quarter 2019 – Summer 2020
Bachelor of Applied Science students enrolling in a combination of lower-division and upper-division credits will pay a combination of standard and Bachelor’s tuition rates.
Credits | Resident Tuition Eligible | Non-Resident, Eligible for Waiver | Full Tuition |
---|---|---|---|
As determined by Washington State | US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent Residents | Non-Resident | |
(see residency information and estimated cost of attendance) | (see estimate of total expenses for international students) | ||
1 | $215.11 | $229.70 | $614.53 |
2 | $430.22 | $459.40 | $1,229.06 |
3 | $645.33 | $689.10 | $1,843.59 |
4 | $860.44 | $918.80 | $2,458.12 |
5 | $1,075.55 | $1,148.50 | $3,072.65 |
6 | $1,290.66 | $1,378.20 | $3,687.18 |
7 | $1,505.77 | $1,607.90 | $4,301.71 |
8 | $1,720.88 | $1,837.60 | $4,916.24 |
9 | $1,935.99 | $2,067.30 | $5,530.77 |
10 | $2,151.10 | $2,297.00 | $6,145.30 |
11 | $2,161.88 | $2,308.55 | $6,156.85 |
12 | $2,172.66 | $2,320.10 | $6,168.40 |
13 | $2,183.44 | $2,331.65 | $6,179.95 |
14 | $2,194.22 | $2,343.20 | $6,191.50 |
15 | $2,205.00 | $2,354.75 | $6,203.05 |
16 | $2,215.78 | $2,366.30 | $6,214.60 |
17 | $2,226.56 | $2,377.85 | $6,226.15 |
18 | $2,237.34 | $2,389.40 | $6,237.70 |
19 | $2,441.12 | $2,593.18 | $6,840.90 |
20 | $2,644.90 | $2,796.96 | $7,444.10 |
21 | $2,848.68 | $3,000.74 | $8,047.30 |
22 | $3,052.46 | $3,204.52 | $8,650.50 |