For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition of public colleges in Oregon is $12,102 for Oregon residents and $28,955 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Oregon, the average tuition & fees are $37,418 regardless of residency.
For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Oregon is $20,161 for Oregon residents and $27,961 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Oregon, the average graduate tuition is $25,547.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $16,643 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $18,970. 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.
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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 2025 average COA of the four-year colleges in Oregon is $30,413 for residents and $47,265 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $56,180. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $19,884 for Oregon residents and $23,229 for out-of-state students.
The following table summarizes the 2025 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 | $30,413 | $47,265 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $56,180 | |
| Community Colleges | $19,884 | $23,229 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Oregon, 72 out of 74 colleges are offering undergraduate programs. By schools type, there are 26 public and 39 private colleges in Oregon. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of colleges in Oregon is $9,601 for Oregon residents and $26,454 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,998
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $5,014 for residents and $8,358 for out-of-state students.
| Oregon Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $9,601 | $26,454 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $35,998 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $5,014 | $8,358 |
| Trade Schools (Less than 2-Year Schools) | $17,099 | |
Graduate Programs Tuition & Fees
In Oregon, 28 colleges and universities offer graduate programs. The average graduate school tuition & fees of colleges in Oregon is $17,106 for Oregon residents and $24,907 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $24,035
| Oregon Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $17,106 | $24,907 |
| Private Schools | $24,035 | |
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 $225 for Oregon residents and $611 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,254
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $563 for Oregon residents and $841 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $1,032
| Oregon Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $225 | $611 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $1,254 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $128 | $212 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $563 | $841 |
| Private Schools | $1,032 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Oregon
At colleges in Oregon, the average living cost is $16,643 when a student lives on campus facility and $18,970 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $15,478 | $18,362 |
| Private Schools | $17,898 | $19,865 |
