Portland CC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,810

Cost of attendance at Portland Community College in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$11,345
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,670

Cost of attendance at Portland Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$30,794
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Portland Community College was $9,922. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Portland CC

Portland CC net price calculator

$9,922

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Oregon and nationwide.

Oregon's average	$16,358
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of Portland CC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$9,922	$1,039 (12%)	$7,756	$8,571	$10,695	$13,044	$14,229
2021	$8,883	$353 (4%)	$8,314	$8,600	$10,994	$12,889	$13,191
2020	$8,530	$620 (8%)	$7,669	$8,219	$10,347	$12,438	$12,881
2019	$7,910	$631 (7%)	$7,023	$7,552	$10,444	$12,162	$13,610
2018	$8,541	$1,376 (19%)	$7,755	$8,272	$10,668	$12,934	$12,707
2017	$7,165	$1,589 (18%)	$6,485	$7,427	$9,832	$12,330	$12,504
2016	$8,754	$903 (12%)	$8,514	$8,711	$10,984	$13,274	$13,432
2015	$7,851	$256 (3%)	$7,570	$8,680	$10,909	$12,767	$12,867
2014	$7,595	--	$7,292	$8,558	$10,103	$12,136	$12,483

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Portland Community College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$22,399	$1	$4,810	$15,858	$1,731
2021	$22,398	$176	$4,810	$15,857	$1,731
2020	$22,222	$543 (3%)	$4,558	$15,972	$1,692
2019	$21,679	$662 (3%)	$4,340	$15,650	$1,689
2018	$21,017	$499 (2%)	$4,088	$15,240	$1,689
2017	$20,518	$4,061 (25%)	$3,802	$15,027	$1,689
2016	$16,457	$373 (2%)	$3,766	$11,002	$1,689
2015	$16,084	$528 (3%)	$3,592	$10,749	$1,743
2014	$15,556	$348 (2%)	$3,448	$10,458	$1,650
2013	$15,208	--	$3,232	$10,326	$1,650

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Portland CC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,731.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Portland CC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $3,423

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,424
How much is Portland CC application fees?: Portland CC does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Portland CC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Portland Community College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$123	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$258	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Portland Community College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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