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

38.61%

In-State

24.67%

Out-of-State

Portland CC's tuition & fees has increased from $8,374 (2015) to $10,440 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 24.67% over the past 10 years.

Portland CC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Oregon's average increase rate of 13.63%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 45.56% from 2015 ($21,065).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, Portland CC's COA is $30,663, which is increased by 2.80% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to Portland CC's COA over the past 10 years.

On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 24.67% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $10,008. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Portland Community College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$3,766$8,374-
2016-17$3,802$8,4460.86%
2017-18$4,088$8,8404.66%
2018-19$4,340$9,2004.07%
2019-20$4,558$9,4182.37%
2020-21$4,810$9,6702.68%
2021-22$4,810$9,670
2022-23$4,810$9,670
2023-24$5,040$10,0804.24%
2024-25$5,220$10,4403.57%
Portland Community College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,707, and it has increased 1.07% from the year 2015 to 2025.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,689-
2016-17$1,689
2017-18$1,689
2018-19$1,689
2019-20$1,6920.18%
2020-21$1,7312.30%
2021-22$1,731
2022-23$1,605-7.28%
2023-24$1,7106.54%
2024-25$1,707-0.18%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 71.14% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Portland Community College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$11,002-
2016-17$15,02736.58%
2017-18$15,2401.42%
2018-19$15,6502.69%
2019-20$15,9722.06%
2020-21$15,857-0.72%
2021-22$15,8580.01%
2022-23$17,3829.61%
2023-24$18,0393.78%
2024-25$18,5162.64%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Portland Community College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Portland Community College$10,440
($5,220)		$10,080
($5,040)		3.57%
Clackamas Community College$14,265
($6,345)		$14,040
($6,210)		1.60%
Linn-Benton Community College$16,736
($7,317)		$13,992
($6,288)		19.61%
Central Oregon Community College$15,246
($7,749)		$13,185
($6,705)		15.63%
Rogue Community College$6,300
($5,256)		$6,192
($5,184)		1.74%
Umpqua Community College$6,104
($6,104)		$5,909
($5,909)		3.30%

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