by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Bellingham Technical College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Bellingham Technical College amounted to $4,431 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $5,809. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
The fees portion of those totals came to $1,141 in-state and $1,693 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,290 | $4,116 |
| Fees | $1,141 | $1,693 |
| Total | $4,431 | $5,809 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Bellingham Technical College cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For some context, here is how Bellingham Technical College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Against the nationwide average, Bellingham Technical College sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Bellingham Technical College Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Bellingham Technical College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $2,832 | $3,544 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,102 | $3,881 |
| One Year Ago | $3,195 | $3,998 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,290 | $4,116 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Bellingham Vocational Technical Institute has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition went up 3.0%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $5,980 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.44%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,583. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.59%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $6,017.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,583 | $6,017 |
| In 2 Years | $4,740 | $6,232 |
| In 3 Years | $4,903 | $6,455 |
| In 4 Years | $5,071 | $6,686 |
| In 5 Years | $5,245 | $6,925 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $25,390, compared with about $19,297 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Bellingham Technical College, see the Bellingham Technical College Financial Aid page.
