by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Wenatchee Valley College, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Wenatchee Valley College came in at $5,267 annually. For students from out of state the figure was $5,636. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees amounted to $495 in-state and $495 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,772 | $5,141 |
| Fees | $495 | $495 |
| Total | $5,267 | $5,636 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Wenatchee Valley College cost for part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how Wenatchee Valley College costs compare against other schools. 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 | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Wenatchee Valley College is a relative bargain.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Wenatchee Valley College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Wenatchee Valley College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,768 | $4,182 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,458 | $4,948 |
| One Year Ago | $4,623 | $5,157 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,772 | $5,141 |
This chart shows the way tuition at WVC has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition actually decreased — institutions occasionally restate prior figures, so don’t assume the drop will continue.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 6.98%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,634. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 6.19%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $5,984.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,634 | $5,984 |
| In 2 Years | $6,027 | $6,354 |
| In 3 Years | $6,447 | $6,747 |
| In 4 Years | $6,896 | $7,164 |
| In 5 Years | $7,377 | $7,607 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $26,249, or close to $25,004 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Wenatchee Valley College, go to the Wenatchee Valley College Financial Aid page.
