For the academic year 2023-2024, the average tuition of public colleges in Oregon is $12,102 for Oregon residents and $29,238 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Oregon, the average tuition & fees are $35,725 regardless of residency. For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Oregon is $19,541 for Oregon residents and $27,172 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Oregon, the average graduate tuition is $23,710.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $15,903 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $17,469. It includes costs for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses.
The average amounts are based on the cost of 4-years college which offer BS degree (or higher). You can check the average cost of 2-years college (community college) and less than 2 years colleges (trade schools / technical colleges). In addition, you can check the average cost of college by school type, level, and offered degree below.
Average Cost of Attendance (COA)
In addition to the tuition & fees, the cost of college includes cost for room & board, books & supplies, and other living expenses. This total costs of attendance (COA) is important when preparing for the college admission and checking student loans.
The 2024 average COA of the four-year colleges in Oregon is $29,934 for residents and $47,070 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $53,561. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $19,508 for Oregon residents and $22,828 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2024 average COA by school types and levels. In addition, you can check the changes of COA by comparing to last year.
| Oregon Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $29,934 | $47,070 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $53,561 | |
| Community Colleges | $19,508 | $22,828 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Oregon, 72 out of 74 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 26 public and 40 private colleges in Oregon. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Oregon is $9,555 for Oregon residents and $26,691 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $34,398
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $4,744 for residents and $8,065 for out-of-state students.
| Oregon Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $9,555 | $26,691 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $34,398 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $4,744 | $8,065 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $17,223 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Oregon, 28 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Oregon is $16,597 for Oregon residents and $24,228 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $22,298
| Oregon Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $16,597 | $24,228 |
| Private Schools | $22,298 | |
Tuition per Credit Hour
The tuition per credit hour is used and charged to part-time students and/or full-time students who takes extra courses (credits). The average cost per credit hour of colleges in Oregon is $223 for Oregon residents and $613 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,262
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $547 for Oregon residents and $810 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $966
| Oregon Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $223 | $613 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $1,262 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $123 | $210 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $547 | $810 |
| Private Schools | $966 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Oregon
At colleges in Oregon, the average living cost is $15,903 when a student lives on campus facility and $17,469 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $14,880 | $17,098 |
| Private Schools | $16,926 | $18,015 |
