Paying for Portland State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,617 4.03%	$28,257 1.48%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$17,202 2.06%	$24,693 10.75%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Portland State University (Portland State) are $10,617 for Oregon residents and $28,257 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

60% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,819. It could cover 31.21% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,583 for Oregon residents and $36,223 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Portland State's 4-year tuition is $45,209 for Oregon residents and $115,754 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $109,675 for Oregon residents and $180,221 for out-of-state students.

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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 State University is $10,617 for Oregon residents and $28,257 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.03% for Oregon residents and increased by 1.48% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Portland State is $11,045 for Oregon residents and $28,674 for out-of-state students, a 1.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Portland State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,206	$27,846	$17,751
2023-2024	$10,617	$28,257	$15,987
Change % 2023-2024	4.03%	1.48%	-9.94%
2024-2025	$11,045	$28,674	$14,398

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $17,202 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $24,693. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Portland State is $17,557 for Oregon residents and $27,348 for out-of-state students , a 10.8% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Portland State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$16,854	$22,296	$17,751
2023-2024	$17,202	$24,693	$15,987
Change % 2023-2024	2.06%	10.75%	-9.94%
2024-2025	$17,557	$27,348	$14,398

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 State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $207 for Oregon residents and $627 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $463 for Oregon residents and $690 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$200	$620
	2023-2024	$207	$627
	2024-2025	$214	$634
Graduate	2022-2023	$456	$683
	2023-2024	$463	$690
	2024-2025	$470	$697

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,987. The Living costs decreased by 9.94% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Portland State's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,402 for state residents and $45,042 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,402 for state residents and $45,042 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Portland State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,617
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$28,257
Room & Board	$13,728	$13,728
Personal Expenses	$2,259	$2,259
Books & Supplies	$798
COA (In-State)	$27,402	$27,402
COA (Out-of-State)	$45,042	$45,042

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

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 State Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Portland State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Portland State is $45,209 for Oregon residents and $115,754 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Portland State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Portland State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,884	$11,158	$11,439	$11,727	$45,209
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$28,527	$28,800	$29,075	$29,353	$115,754
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,158	$11,439	$11,727	$12,022	$46,347
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$28,800	$29,075	$29,353	$29,633	$116,860
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,439	$11,727	$12,022	$12,325	$47,513
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$29,075	$29,353	$29,633	$29,916	$117,977
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$11,727	$12,022	$12,325	$12,635	$48,709
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,353	$29,633	$29,916	$30,202	$119,104
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$12,022	$12,325	$12,635	$12,953	$49,935
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$29,633	$29,916	$30,202	$30,491	$120,242

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $109,675 for Oregon residents and $180,221 for out-of-state students.

Portland State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,388	$27,395	$27,500	$27,613	$109,675
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$45,031	$45,037	$45,058	$45,095	$180,221
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$27,395	$27,423	$27,536	$27,659	$109,820
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$45,037	$45,058	$45,095	$45,144	$180,333
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$27,423	$27,469	$27,591	$27,723	$110,038
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$45,058	$45,095	$45,144	$45,205	$180,501
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$27,469	$27,533	$27,665	$27,806	$110,325
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$45,095	$45,144	$45,205	$45,277	$180,720
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,533	$27,613	$27,755	$27,906	$110,678
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$45,144	$45,205	$45,277	$45,359	$180,985

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 60% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $74,399 for Oregon residents and $144,945 for out-of-state students.

Portland State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,569	$18,576	$18,681	$18,794	$74,399
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$36,212	$36,218	$36,239	$36,276	$144,945
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,576	$18,604	$18,717	$18,840	$74,544
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$36,218	$36,239	$36,276	$36,325	$145,057
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,604	$18,650	$18,772	$18,904	$74,762
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,239	$36,276	$36,325	$36,386	$145,225
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$18,650	$18,714	$18,846	$18,987	$75,049
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$36,276	$36,325	$36,386	$36,458	$145,444
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$18,714	$18,794	$18,936	$19,087	$75,402
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$36,325	$36,386	$36,458	$36,540	$145,709

	In-State	Out-of-State
Portland State University	$10,617	$28,257
Southern Utah University	$6,770	$20,586
California State University-Sacramento	$7,602	$19,482
University of Northern Colorado	$11,528	$25,940
Montana State University	$8,083	$31,337
Northern Arizona University	$12,238	$19,015