Cost of Instruction

Cost of Instruction

State law requires the Higher Education Coordinating Board to conduct an education cost study every four years to determine how much it costs Washington public colleges and universities to educate students by discipline and education level.

The study reports direct and indirect costs for students at the lower-division, upper-division and graduate levels. Policymakers use the cost data to evaluate tuition and fee policies, new enrollment funding, and proposed new degree programs.

Key Fact:  Students and their families are paying a steadily increasing share of the cost of their instruction at public colleges and universities.

Reports

2005-06 Education Cost Study (2007)

2001-2002 Education Cost Study (Revised-Aug. 2004)

PowerPoint Presentation: 2001-2002 Education Cost Study (March 2003)

1997-1998 Education Cost Study (March 2000)

1993-1994 Education Cost Study (February 1995)

1989-1990 Education Cost Study (November 1990)

1986-1987 Education Cost Study (December 1988)

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Key Facts about Higher Education in Washington

Board Updates and Action

Methodology and Timing of Higher Education Cost of Instruction Studies (June 2005)
Methodology and Timing of Higher Education Cost of Instruction Studies (December 2004)


State Laws

State Statute - RCW 28B.76.310
State Statute - RCW 28B.76.320

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