See current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Peninsula College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Peninsula College stood at $4,718 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $5,270. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees totaled $513 in-state and $513 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,205 | $4,757 |
| Fees | $513 | $513 |
| Total | $4,718 | $5,270 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Peninsula 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 Peninsula 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 | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Peninsula College comes in lower than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Peninsula College Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Peninsula College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,826 | $4,288 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,927 | $4,407 |
| One Year Ago | $4,074 | $4,599 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,205 | $4,757 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Peninsula College has changed across the reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.4%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $5,451 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.01%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $4,859. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 3.31%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $5,444.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $4,859 | $5,444 |
| In 2 Years | $5,005 | $5,624 |
| In 3 Years | $5,155 | $5,810 |
| In 4 Years | $5,309 | $6,002 |
| In 5 Years | $5,468 | $6,200 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $22,880, versus roughly $20,328 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Peninsula College, head to the Peninsula College Financial Aid page.