by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Portland State University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Portland State University were $11,679 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $31,074. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $2,004 in-state and $2,004 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,675 | $29,070 |
| Fees | $2,004 | $2,004 |
| Total | $11,679 | $31,074 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and does not include room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Portland State University charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Portland State University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In OR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Portland State University sits above the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Portland State University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Portland State University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,685 | $27,585 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,000 | $27,900 |
| One Year Ago | $9,315 | $28,215 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,675 | $29,070 |
The chart here shows how tuition at Portland State University has shifted across recent years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition increased 3.0%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $32,015 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.99%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $12,144. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.00%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $31,694.
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 | $12,144 | $31,694 |
| In 2 Years | $12,628 | $32,327 |
| In 3 Years | $13,131 | $32,972 |
| In 4 Years | $13,654 | $33,630 |
| In 5 Years | $14,198 | $34,301 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $130,623, compared with about $51,557 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Portland State University, go to the Portland State University Financial Aid page.
