Tuition & Fees
We understand that the cost of education is important to you when making your choice of a college. The tuition rates are listed below to assist with that decision.
Tuition Rates and Fees
Highline follows the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) tuition and fees policies, which generally describe the amounts that are charged for different types of classes and students. More information is available at the SBCTC tuition and fees.
Budgeting for College
More information on the cost of attending Highline can be found the Cost of Attendance (COA) which is an estimate of the expenses a student may want to budget for during three quarters of education.
Understanding Tuition Rates
Tuition in the state of Washington is comprised of three fees.
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Operating Fees: The operating fee is used locally for college operations: Instruction, Services, Facility Maintenance, etc. In addition 3.5% of these funds go into an institutional Financial Aid account.
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Building Fees: The building fee is 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.
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Student Activities Fees (S&A Fees): The student activities fee is allocated by a student committee to pay for programs and services designed to support student success outside the classroom.
These fees are mandatory for all students. Highline reserves the right to change tuition rates and fees without notice to comply with state or college regulations or policies.
Quarterly Fees (not included with tuition)
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Technology Fee: $40.00 per course for students enroll in computer-related courses (maximum $80.00 per quarter)
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Safety Management Fee: $66 per quarter. The fee will go toward maintaining and expanding parking lots, hiring Public Safety personnel, and creating a better alternative transportation incentive program.
See the Fees section below for all fees that may be associated with courses or other needs.
ctcLink displays information to students about tuition and fees. Tuition is shown split out into the Operating, Building, and S&A (Services and Activities) components.
Fees Per Credit. Effective Fall Quarter 2024- Summer 2025
| Per Credit Charge | WA Resident | Non-Resident, Eligible for Waiver | International Nonresident |
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| Operating Fee | $99.66 | $99.66 | $282.00 |
| Building Fee | $14.81 | $33.01 | $33.01 |
| Student Activity Fee (Max.) | $13.12 | $13.12 | $13.12 |
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 slightly higher tuition than resident (in-state) students.
The cost to attend Highline College varies based on your residency status, course level and other factors.
Tuition Rates
Tuition rates are determined by the course level you are taking. Courses that begin with a 300 or above are considered upper level.
Cost Per Credit. Effective Fall Quarter 2024- Summer 2025
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 |
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| As determined by Washington State | US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent Residents | Non-Resident | |
| 1 | $127.59 | $145.79 | $328.13 |
| 2 | $255.18 | $291.58 | $656.26 |
| 3 | $382.77 | $437.37 | $984.39 |
| 4 | $510.36 | $583.16 | $1,312.52 |
| 5 | $637.95 | $728.95 | $1,640.65 |
| 6 | $765.54 | $874.74 | $1,968.78 |
| 7 | $893.13 | $1,020.53 | $2,296.91 |
| 8 | $1,020.72 | $1,166.32 | $2,625.04 |
| 9 | $1,148.31 | $1,312.11 | $2,953.17 |
| 10 | $1,275.90 | $1,457.90 | $3,281.30 |
| 11 | $1,338.86 | $1,521.83 | $3,352.46 |
| 12 | $1,401.82 | $1,585.76 | $3,423.62 |
| 13 | $1,464.78 | $1,649.69 | $3,494.78 |
| 14 | $1,527.74 | $1,713.62 | $3,565.94 |
| 15 | $1,590.70 | $1,777.55 | $3,637.10 |
| 16 | $1,653.66 | $1,841.48 | $3,708.26 |
| 17 | $1,716.62 | $1,905.41 | $3,779.42 |
| 18 | $1,779.58 | $1,969.34 | $3,850.58 |
| 19 | $1,894.05 | $2,083.81 | $4,165.59 |
| 20 | $2,008.52 | $2,198.28 | $4,480.60 |
| 21 | $2,122.99 | $2,312.75 | $4,795.61 |
| 22 | $2,237.46 | $2,427.22 | $5,110.62 |
| 23 | $2,351.93 | $2,541.69 | $5,425.63 |
| 24 | $2,466.40 | $2,656.16 | $5,740.64 |
| 25 | $2,580.87 | $2,770.63 | $6,055.65 |
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. Effective Fall Quarter 2024- Summer 2025
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 |
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| As determined by Washington State | US Citizens, US Nationals, US Permanent Residents | Non-Resident | |
| 1 | $247.61 | $265.81 | $695.59 |
| 2 | $495.22 | $531.62 | $1,391.18 |
| 3 | $742.83 | $797.43 | $2,086.77 |
| 4 | $990.44 | $1,063.24 | $2,782.36 |
| 5 | $1,238.05 | $1,329.05 | $3,477.95 |
| 6 | $1,485.66 | $1,594.86 | $4,173.54 |
| 7 | $1,733.27 | $1,860.67 | $4,869.13 |
| 8 | $1,980.88 | $2,126.48 | $5,564.72 |
| 9 | $2,228.49 | $2,392.29 | $6,260.31 |
| 10 | $2,476.10 | $2,658.10 | $6,955.90 |
| 11 | $2,488.91 | $2,671.88 | $6,969.68 |
| 12 | $2,501.72 | $2,685.66 | $6,983.46 |
| 13 | $2,514.53 | $2,699.44 | $6,997.24 |
| 14 | $2,527.34 | $2,713.22 | $7,011.02 |
| 15 | $2,540.15 | $2,727.00 | $7,024.80 |
| 16 | $2,552.96 | $2,740.78 | $7,038.58 |
| 17 | $2,565.77 | $2,754.56 | $7,052.36 |
| 18 | $2,578.58 | $2,768.34 | $7,066.14 |
| 19 | $2,813.07 | $3,002.83 | $7,748.61 |
| 20 | $3,047.56 | $3,237.32 | $8,431.08 |
| 21 | $3,282.05 | $3,471.81 | $9,113.55 |
| 22 | $3,516.54 | $3,706.30 | $9,796.02 |
| 23 | $3,751.03 | $3,940.79 | $10,478.49 |
| 24 | $3,985.52 | $4,175.28 | $11,160.96 |
| 25 | $4,220.01 | $4,409.77 | $11,843.43 |
Highline College Fees
Highline College adjusts tuition and fees annually, according to state regulations and program and course costs. Adjustments are effective as soon as they are implemented, which may be during the academic year—so check here for up-to-date information.
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Tuition Payment Plan Returned Payment Fee |
$30 |
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Tuition Payment Plan Enrollment Fee Enrollment fee is nonrefundable. |
$30 |
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Transcript Fee Each official transcript copy costs $10. (How to order an official Highline College transcript.) Unofficial transcripts are available for free. |
$10 |
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Testing Fees See the Placement and Testing Center for more information. |
$0 |
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Safety Management Fee A $66 fee will be applied each quarter. The fee will go toward maintaining and expanding parking lots, hiring Public Safety personnel, and creating a better alternative transportation incentive program. This replaces the Transportation and Safety Fee. |
$66 |
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Picture ID Fee Free for students currently enrolled. Students will be charged $5 for replacement cards. Present a valid picture ID card at the Registration & Records front desk. |
$5 |
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Non-Sufficient Funds Fee (NSF) The fee for non-sufficient funds. |
$25 |
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Late Course Add Fee Students will be charged a late-add fee for each course added after the 10th class day of the quarter (the eighth day for the summer quarter). |
$49 |
| International Programs Insurance Fee | $405 |
| International Programs Orientation Fee | $120 |
| International Application Fee | $54 |
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Instructional Technology Fee $40.00 per course for students enrolled in computer-related courses. Maximum of $80 per quarter. |
$40 |
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Graduation Fee (non-refundable) $14 for the first application; $7 for each additional application when submitted at the same time. |
$14 |
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Diploma Reorder Fee (Non-Refundable) $14 for the first diploma/certificate; and $7 for each additional diploma/certificate when ordered at the same time. |
$14 |
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Calculator Lost Item Fee Replacement fee for lost calculator. |
$100 |
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Calculator Rental Fee The cashier office is currently accepting a fee of $10 in cash for renting a calculator, per quarter. |
$10 |
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Application Fee for Bachelor of Applied Science Programs (BAS) The fee applies to all applications for Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, Business Management (Formally, Global Trade & Logistics), Respiratory Care, Human Services (Formerly Youth Development), Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Integrated Design. |
$46 |
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AAS Selective Admissions Fee Applicable to AAS Degree Programs in Nursing, Polysomnography, and Respiratory Care. |
$45 |
| Admission Application Fee | $0 |
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Tuition Payment
Tuition must be paid to complete registration. If you are struggling to pay your tuition and fees for any reason, consider the tuition payment plan.
Questions? Contact Us.
Registration
registration@highline.edu
(206) 592-3242
Building 6, floor 1
