by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Oregon State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Oregon State University amounted to $14,400 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $38,190. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for totaled $2,490 in-state and $2,490 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,910 | $35,700 |
| Fees | $2,490 | $2,490 |
| Total | $14,400 | $38,190 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Oregon State University cost if you attend part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Oregon State University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In OR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Oregon State University runs on the expensive side.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Oregon State University Financial Aid page for more.
The table below shows how tuition at Oregon State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,065 | $29,456 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,425 | $31,200 |
| One Year Ago | $11,145 | $33,315 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,910 | $35,700 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Oregon State has moved over recent reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 7.2%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $40,923 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 5.72%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $15,224. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 6.54%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $40,688.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $15,224 | $40,688 |
| In 2 Years | $16,095 | $43,349 |
| In 3 Years | $17,016 | $46,184 |
| In 4 Years | $17,990 | $49,205 |
| In 5 Years | $19,019 | $52,424 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $179,426, or about $66,325 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For more on the aid available at Oregon State University, head to the Oregon State University Financial Aid page.
