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Can You Afford Portland State University?

Concerned about paying for college? Take a look at Portland State University’s financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and student loans, then calculate the net price based on your income level to determine if you can afford to attend this school.

Attendance Costs in 2020 - 2021 Varied Between $18,043 & $45,087

Worried about paying the full cost of $45,087 to attend Portland State University? That number can be deceiving, as the net amount most students will pay varies significantly.

For students living in Oregon, the university offers a discount of 64.9% off tuition and fees. Also, 70.7% of freshmen receive some form of financial aid, with the average amount totaling $7,519. Students from low-income families receive an average of $9,415 in aid during their first year.

Cost for Residents of Oregon (no aid)

Tuition and fees$9,548
+ Room and board$13,500
+ Other expenses$4,410
Total cost$27,458
Affordability Score (46 out of 100)
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Net Price for Residents of Oregon (with average aid)

Total cost$27,458
- Grants and scholarships$7,519
Net price$19,939
Affordability Score (44 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Residents of Oregon

Total cost$27,458
- Grants and scholarships$9,415
Net price$18,043
Affordability Score (40 out of 100)
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Cost for Non-Residents (no aid)

Tuition and fees$27,177
+ Room and board$13,500
+ Other expenses$4,410
Total cost$45,087
Affordability Score (24 out of 100)
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Net Price for Non-Residents (with average aid)

Total cost$45,087
- Grants and scholarships$7,519
Net price$37,568
Affordability Score (8 out of 100)
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Average Net Price for Low Income Non-Resident Undergraduates

Total cost$45,087
- Grants and scholarships$9,415
Net price$35,672
Affordability Score (5 out of 100)
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Learn more about tuition and fees, room, board and other expenses, and financial aid options at Portland State University.

Projected Costs Between $93,733 and $271,733 For a Four Year Degree. Between $43,418 and $132,499 For a Two Year Degree.

It can be a bit scary to look at the total projected cost of a college education over the course of a multi-year degree, however, doing so will help you better understand the financial commitment you are making.

The overall cost for on-campus, in-state students to attend Portland State University in 2020 - 2021 was $27,458. To calculate future costs, we looked at the prior five years of data and determined that this cost increased an average of 1.9% each year.

If this trend continues, we expect the full cost for incoming freshmen to be $28,523 during their first year. By their senior year, that cost will be approximately $30,197, for a bachelor degree candidate ($29,070 for an associate degree candidate) for a total of $117,418 over the course of four years ($57,593 over the course of two years). These numbers do not take into consideration financial aid, which reduces this overall cost by varying amounts per student.

The cost for out-of-state students is more, with an overall expected four-year cost of $196,770 based on a yearly growth rate of 2.5%. The expected two-year cost is $95,947.

Remember, the full costs quoted above are not what most students will pay, and the net price varies quite a bit based on individual circumstances.

Average Net Price at Portland State University

Cost With Interest for Residents of Oregon

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*7.1%1.9%
Freshman year$20,909$22,871$28,523
Senior year$22,509$24,495$29,070
Total 2-year net price$43,418$47,366$57,593
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$16,541$18,045$21,941
Total monthly payment$500$545$663
Total amount paid$59,959$65,410$79,533
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*7.1%1.9%
Freshman year$20,909$22,871$28,523
Senior year$26,084$28,096$30,197
Total 4-year net price$93,733$101,696$117,418
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$35,709$38,742$44,732
Total monthly payment$1,079$1,170$1,351
Total amount paid$129,442$140,438$162,150

Cost With Interest for Out-Of-State Residents

The tables below outlines how the overall degree net cost can vary depending on your situation. This table also highlights the impact student loans can have on the overall cost of college.

Projected 2-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*5.2%2.5%
Freshman year$39,659$41,608$47,379
Senior year$41,816$43,789$48,568
Total 2-year net price$81,475$85,397$95,947
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$31,039$32,533$36,552
Total monthly payment$938$983$1,104
Total amount paid$112,514$117,930$132,499
Projected 4-Year Net CostsLow Income w/ Aidw/ Average AidNo Aid
Annual growth rate*5.2%2.5%
Freshman year$39,659$41,608$47,379
Senior year$46,489$48,498$51,037
Total 4-year net price$172,055$179,978$196,770
10-year loan interest @ 6.8%$65,547$68,565$74,962
Total monthly payment$1,980$2,071$2,264
Total amount paid$237,602$248,543$271,733

Visit net price and financial aid to learn more about the total cost of attending Portland State University.

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