How much has Columbia Gorge CC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by -3.70% from 2021 ($24,678), where Columbia Gorge CC's current cost is $23,766. In 2024, the COA is decreased by -12.91% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $8,532 (2012) to $10,080 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 24.44% over the past 10 years.
Columbia Gorge CC's tuition increase rate is lower than the Oregon's average increase rate of 68.89%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is lower than the average increase rate of 28.12%.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Columbia Gorge Community College over the past 12 years. The COA has increased -3.70% for that period where the last year costs were $23,766. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 24.44% for the last 12 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $10,080. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Columbia Gorge Community College over last the 12 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2012-13$3,636$8,532-
2013-14$3,636$3,636 -57.38%
2014-15$3,636$3,636 0.00%
2015-16$3,816$8,640 137.62%
2016-17$4,068$8,676 0.42%
2017-18$4,248$8,784 1.24%
2018-19$4,392$8,928 1.64%
2019-20$4,572$9,288 4.03%
2020-21$4,752$9,468 1.94%
2021-22$4,752$9,468 0.00%
2022-23$5,471$10,008 5.70%
2023-24$5,544$10,080 0.72%
Columbia Gorge Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,200, and it has decreased -20.00% from the year 2012 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2012-13$1,500-
2013-14$1,500 0.00%
2014-15$1,500 0.00%
2015-16$1,500 0.00%
2016-17$1,200 -20.00%
2017-18$1,200 0.00%
2018-19$1,200 0.00%
2019-20$1,200 0.00%
2020-21$1,200 0.00%
2021-22$1,200 0.00%
2022-23$1,200 0.00%
2023-24$1,200 0.00%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 142.68% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 46.15% when living-off campus from the year 2012 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Columbia Gorge Community College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2012-13-$3,855-
2013-14-$3,795-
2014-15-$3,630-
2015-16-$3,108-
2016-17-$3,700-
2017-18-$3,700-
2018-19-$3,209-
2019-20-$3,380-
2020-21-$3,809-
2021-22$14,010$16,320-
2022-23$16,080$16,080 14.78%
2023-24$12,486$12,486 -22.35%
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