For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition of public colleges in Oregon is $20,680 for Oregon residents and $38,753 for out-of-state students. For private colleges in Oregon, the average tuition & fees are $35,895 regardless of residency.
For graduate schools, the average tuition of public colleges in Oregon is $18,190 for Oregon residents and $27,961 for out-of-state students. For private schools in Oregon, the average graduate tuition is $26,982.
The average living expenses other than tuition & fees are $16,693 when a student lives on-campus facilities such as dormitory and college-operated/owned apartment. The average off-campus living cost is $18,858. 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 $39,177 for residents and $57,250 for out-of-state students. At private four-year schools, average COA is $54,580. At community colleges (2-4 year school), the average COA is $20,585 for Oregon residents and $24,117 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 | $39,177 | $57,250 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $54,580 | |
| Community Colleges | $20,585 | $24,117 |
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 $11,998 for Oregon residents and $30,071 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the undergraduate tuition & fees is $35,077
At community colleges (2-4 years schools), the average tuition & fees is $5,963 for residents and $9,495 for out-of-state students.
| Oregon Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $11,998 | $30,071 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $35,077 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $5,963 | $9,495 |
| 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 $15,908 for Oregon residents and $24,907 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the graduate program tuition & fees is $25,293
| Oregon Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $15,908 | $24,907 |
| Private Schools | $25,293 | |
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 $235 for Oregon residents and $647 for out-of-state students. At private schools, the average cost is $1,400
For graduate programs, the average tuition per credit hour is $542 for Oregon residents and $835 for out-of-state students. At private graduate schools, the average cost per credit hour is $1,102
| Oregon Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ||
| Public 4-Year Colleges | $235 | $647 |
| Private 4-Year Colleges | $1,400 | |
| Community Colleges (2-Year Colleges) | $132 | $220 |
| Graduate | ||
| Public Schools | $542 | $835 |
| Private Schools | $1,102 | |
Average Living Costs at colleges in Oregon
At colleges in Oregon, the average living cost is $16,693 when a student lives on campus facility and $18,858 when living off campus. It includes the cost for room & board, and other living expenses.
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Schools | $15,608 | $18,382 |
| Private Schools | $17,861 | $19,559 |
