Tuition and Fees

Washington State & the Cost of Education

The State of Washington contributes approximately 55 percent of the cost of students' education through an allocation to the college. Students are responsible for the remaining 45 percent.

Eligible students may also receive state-supported financial aid, and federal, state, and foundation support is available — visit the Financial Aid page for details.


2025-2026 Academic Year Tuition

Tuition rates are set by the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) in accordance with state law, and are subject to change for all enrolled students at the time of the change. New year rates begin Fall Term each year.


Mandatory Quarterly Fees

Mandatory Quarterly Fees are set by the Executive Team. New year rates begin Fall term each year.

Security, Graduation, and Records Fee$6.91 per credit to a maximum of $103.65 per quarter
ASG Building Fee$4.52 per credit to a maximum of $54.24 per quarter

Course Fees

Course Fees are set by Dean's of the college. New year rates begin Fall term each year.

course fees 25-26.pdf


State Approved Waivers

Waivers are created and maintained by State (SBCTC).   Board of Trustee approval for all current waivers.

Waiver Fees 25-26.pdf


Cost of Attending College

The following budget figures have been approved by the Washington Financial Aid Association and CPTC. They are provided as a guide to estimate what it would cost to attend CPTC for nine months (three quarters).

 Dependent
Parent/Relative
Independent
Living with Parent/Relative
Resident
Not living with Parent/Relative
Tuition$5,130$5,130$5,130
Books & Supplies$528$528$528
Housing$3,720$12,267$12,267
Food$5,436$5,436$5,436
Transportation$2,574$1,908$1,908
Personal$1,908$1,908$1,908
Loan Fees$99$99$99
Total$19,395$28,158$28,158

Program Fees (2024-2025 prior year reflected)

Additional fees may be charged for a specific class and are listed at the end of the course description in the Quarterly Class Schedule. Fee lists are updated frequently and are subject to change.

Running Start or Elective High School

Students under age 21 who enroll under Running Start or Elective High School (EHS) do not pay an admission fee and are eligible for tuition waivers subject to the provisions of each program. Students enrolled in RS and EHS are expected to pay lab/supply fees, safety/security fees, consumables, books, tools, transportation and other costs required for their program of study. The college may require students to pay a refundable deposit for tools loaned to them. Once a student graduates from high school, he or she is no longer eligible for these programs and will be required to pay the full tuition and fees.

Self-Support Classes are 100 percent funded through student fees and information on offerings is available in the quarterly class schedule. Fees vary by course.


How to Pay

  • Pay in person at the cashier's office in Building 17; acceptable payment methods are check, cash, money order, Visa, or MasterCard.
  • Pay by phone with a Visa or MasterCard by calling 253-589-5505.

If an agency or scholarship is paying a student’s tuition, the payment authorization must be on file at Clover Park Technical College in order to complete the registration process.

Failure to meet financial obligations to the College will result in withdrawal from classes as well as the withholding of degrees and transcripts.

More ways to pay for CPTC

Revenue and Tuition Statutory Disclosure Statement

Community and Technical Colleges - Sources and use of revenue


2024-2025 Tuition Summary File

2024-2025 Tuition Summary File

2025-2026 Tuition Summary File

2025-2026 Tuition Summary File