by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Portland Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Portland Community College came in at $5,220 each year. For students from out of state the figure was $10,440. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $432 in-state and $432 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,788 | $10,008 |
| Fees | $432 | $432 |
| Total | $5,220 | $10,440 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Portland Community College charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Portland Community College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Portland Community College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Portland Community College Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Portland Community College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,428 | $9,288 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,428 | $9,288 |
| One Year Ago | $4,608 | $9,648 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,788 | $10,008 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Portland Community College has moved over recent reported years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.7%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $10,829 for the upcoming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
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Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.78%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $5,365. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.60%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $10,711.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,365 | $10,711 |
| In 2 Years | $5,514 | $10,989 |
| In 3 Years | $5,667 | $11,275 |
| In 4 Years | $5,824 | $11,568 |
| In 5 Years | $5,986 | $11,869 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $44,543, compared with about $22,370 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Portland Community College, visit the Portland Community College Financial Aid page.
