Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Portland State University is $11,238 for Oregon residents and $30,138 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 10.11% for Oregon residents and increased by 8.23% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($10,771) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,046.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Portland State is $12,374 for Oregon residents and $32,619 for out-of-state students which is a 8.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 10.11% for Oregon residents and increased by 8.23% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,987. The Living costs decreased by 9.94% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other Oregon schools with tuition changes from last year at Oregon colleges tuition change page.
Portland State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,206 $27,846$17,751
2023-2024$11,238$30,138$15,987
Change % 2023-202410.11%8.23%-9.94%
2024-2025$12,374$32,619$14,398
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Portland State University - COA
Portland State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Portland State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $17,202 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $24,693 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($11,485) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Portland State is $17,557 for Oregon residents and $27,348 for out-of-state students which is a 10.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Portland State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$16,854 $22,296$17,751
2023-2024$17,202$24,693$15,987
Change % 2023-20242.06%10.75%-9.94%
2024-2025$17,557$27,348$14,398
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Portland State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Portland State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $220 for Oregon residents and $671 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $465 for Oregon residents and $756 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$200$620
2023-2024$220$671
2024-2025$242$726
Graduate2022-2023$456$683
2023-2024$465$756
2024-2025$474$837
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Portland State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Portland State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Portland State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Portland State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Portland State University$11,238$30,138
Idaho State University$8,356$27,466
University of Idaho$8,816$29,784
California State University-Sacramento$7,602$19,482
Weber State University$6,391$17,084
Eastern Washington University$8,353$25,892

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Portland State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Portland State is $49,339 for Oregon residents and $128,139 for out-of-state students.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$11,661$12,099$12,554$13,026$49,339
Out-of-State$30,878$31,637$32,414$33,210$128,139
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$12,099$12,554$13,026$13,515$51,194
Out-of-State$31,637$32,414$33,210$34,026$131,286
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$12,554$13,026$13,515$14,024$53,118
Out-of-State$32,414$33,210$34,026$34,861$134,511
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,026$13,515$14,024$14,551$55,115
Out-of-State$33,210$34,026$34,861$35,718$137,814
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$13,515$14,024$14,551$15,098$57,188
Out-of-State$34,026$34,861$35,718$36,595$141,199

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $113,805 for Oregon residents and $192,605 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Portland State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$28,164$28,336$28,614$28,912$113,805
Out-of-State$47,382$47,874$48,397$48,952$192,605
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$28,336$28,537$28,835$29,152$114,667
Out-of-State$47,874$48,397$48,952$49,536$194,759
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$28,537$28,768$29,085$29,422$115,643
Out-of-State$48,397$48,952$49,536$50,150$197,035
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$28,768$29,026$29,363$29,722$116,731
Out-of-State$48,952$49,536$50,150$50,792$199,430
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$29,026$29,312$29,670$30,051$117,930
Out-of-State$49,536$50,150$50,792$51,464$201,942

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 60% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $78,529 for Oregon residents and $157,329 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Portland State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$19,345$19,517$19,795$20,093$78,529
Out-of-State$38,563$39,055$39,578$40,133$157,329
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$19,517$19,718$20,016$20,333$79,391
Out-of-State$39,055$39,578$40,133$40,717$159,483
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$19,718$19,949$20,266$20,603$80,367
Out-of-State$39,578$40,133$40,717$41,331$161,759
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$19,949$20,207$20,544$20,903$81,455
Out-of-State$40,133$40,717$41,331$41,973$164,154
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$20,207$20,493$20,851$21,232$82,654
Out-of-State$40,717$41,331$41,973$42,645$166,666

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Portland State University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Portland State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$11,238$798$15,987$30,138$798 $15,987
Graduate$17,202 $798$15,987$24,693 $798$15,987
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