Paying for Portland Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $5,040 4.78% $10,080 4.24%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Portland Community College (Portland CC) are $5,040 for Oregon residents and $10,080 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,917 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
59% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $5,351. It could cover 53.09% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,438 for Oregon residents and $24,478 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program 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 & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($4,314) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,917.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Portland CC is $5,281 for Oregon residents and $10,507 for out-of-state students, a 4.2% increase compared to 2024's rate.
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

Cost 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 cost per credit hour is $128 for Oregon residents and $268 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$123$258
2023-2024$128$268
2024-2025$133$278
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 CC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Portland Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Portland CC
In-StateOut-of-State
Portland Community College$5,040$10,080
Lane Community College$5,879$12,485
Clackamas Community College$6,210$14,040
Linn-Benton Community College$6,288$13,992
Central Oregon Community College$6,705$13,185
Rogue Community College$5,184$6,192
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