Tuition & Fees
2007–2008 Academic Year
All costs are listed in U.S. dollars.
Tuition is set by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges and is subject to change.
- For 2007–2008, to study in our college–level classes or the high school completion program, tuition is US$2713 (based on 15 credits) per quarter (3 months), or US$8139 for one academic year (9 months). These fees are effective starting with the quarter that begins September 2007.
- For 2007–2008, tuition for the Intensive English Program is US$2300 per quarter (approximately 3 months), US$4600 for two quarters (6 months), and US$6900 for one academic year (3 quarters or 9 months). These fees are effective starting with the quarter that begins September 2007.
September 2007–August 2008
| Item | Per quarter (3 months) | Per academic year (3 Quarters) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees* | US$2,713 | US$8,139 |
| Health insurance** | 202 | 606 |
| Books and supplies | 250 | 750 |
| Home stay $525/month*** | 1,575 | 4,725 |
| Bus pass $54/month | 162 | 486 |
| Personal expenses | ∼500 | ∼1,500 |
| Total estimated cost | US$5,402 | US$16,206 |
* Tuition and fees based on 15 credits. Exact cost depends on number of credits taken. Tuition and fees range from $2612.20 (12 credits) to $2813.80 (18 credits) per quarter. Pierce College Puyallup tuition and fees are $2741.75 (15 credits) per quarter.
** This fee can be waived if you provide proof, in English, of your own health insurance with minimum coverage of US$50,000 per illness or injury.
*** Students may also choose to live in rented apartments near the college. We do not have dormitories or on–campus housing.
September 2007–August 2008
| Item | Per quarter (3 months) | Per academic year (3 Quarters) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | US$2,300 | US$6,900 |
| Health insurance** | 202 | 606 |
| Books and supplies | 200 | 600 |
| Home stay $525/month*** | 1,575 | 4,725 |
| Bus pass $54/month | 162 | 486 |
| Personal expenses | ∼500 | ∼1500 |
| Total estimated cost | US$4,939 | US$14,817 |
** This fee can be waived if you provide proof, in English, of your own health insurance with minimum coverage of US$50,000 per illness or injury.
*** Students may also choose to live in rented apartments near the college. We do not have dormitories or on–campus housing.
