Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Portland Community College is $5,040 for Oregon residents and $10,080 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.78% for Oregon residents and increased by 4.24% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($4,268) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,922.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Portland CC is $5,281 for Oregon residents and $10,507 for out-of-state students which is a 4.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 4.78% for Oregon residents and increased by 4.24% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,039 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.78% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Oregon schools with tuition changes from last year at Oregon colleges tuition change page.
Portland CC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$4,810 $9,670$17,382
2023-2024$5,040$10,080$18,039
Change % 2023-20244.78%4.24%3.78%
2024-2025$5,281$10,507$18,721
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Portland Community College - COA
Portland Community College - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Portland Community College - Room and Board Coost Chart

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 CC. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $129 for Oregon residents and $269 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$123$258
2023-2024$129$269
2024-2025$135$280
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.
Portland Community College - Tuition per Credit Hour
Portland Community College - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Portland Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Portland Community College and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Portland Community College$5,040$10,080
Chemeketa Community College$6,210$13,905
Lane Community College$5,879$12,485
Mt Hood Community College$5,175$9,675
Clackamas Community College$6,210$14,040
Linn-Benton Community College$6,288$13,992

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Portland Community College.
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Portland Community College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$5,040$1,710$18,039$10,080$1,710 $18,039
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