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.
Portland State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $10,206 |
$27,846 | $17,751 |
2023-2024 | $11,238 | $30,138 | $15,987 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 10.11% | 8.23% | -9.94% |
2024-2025 | $12,374 | $32,619 | $14,398 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $16,854 |
$22,296 | $17,751 |
2023-2024 | $17,202 | $24,693 | $15,987 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 2.06% | 10.75% | -9.94% |
2024-2025 | $17,557 | $27,348 | $14,398 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
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)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $200 | $620 |
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2023-2024 | $220 | $671 |
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2024-2025 | $242 | $726 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $456 | $683 |
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2023-2024 | $465 | $756 |
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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.
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-State | Out-of-State |
Portland State University | $11,238 | $30,138 |
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Idaho State University | $8,356 | $27,466 |
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University of Idaho | $8,816 | $29,784 |
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California State University-Sacramento | $7,602 | $19,482 |
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Weber State University | $6,391 | $17,084 |
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Eastern Washington University | $8,353 | $25,892 |