Review current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Olympic College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Olympic College ran $4,197 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $9,740. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Within that total, required fees came to $275 in-state and $275 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $3,922 | $9,465 |
| Fees | $275 | $275 |
| Total | $4,197 | $9,740 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Olympic College cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Olympic College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In WA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Olympic College is a relative bargain.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Olympic College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Tuition at Olympic College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,825 | $9,363 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,927 | $9,465 |
| One Year Ago | $3,922 | $9,465 |
| Most Recent Year | $3,922 | $9,465 |
The chart here shows how tuition at OC has trended over the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 0.83%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $4,231. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 0.37%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $9,776.
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 | $4,231 | $9,776 |
| In 2 Years | $4,266 | $9,812 |
| In 3 Years | $4,301 | $9,848 |
| In 4 Years | $4,336 | $9,884 |
| In 5 Years | $4,372 | $9,920 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $39,320, or about $17,134 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Olympic College, see the Olympic College Financial Aid page.