In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Portland State University in 2022 for students from Oregon.
See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Oregon's average | $11,345 |
|---|---|
| National average | $8,573 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Portland State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Oregon's average | $30,794 |
|---|---|
| National average | $18,862 |
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 State University was $13,015. 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 State
Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Oregon and nationwide.
| Oregon's average | $16,358 |
|---|---|
| National average | $12,582 |
Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.
- Does Portland State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?
- The college makes 2,352 dormitories available to its students at $7,179 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Portland State is $798 per month.
- Does Portland State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?
- The average price of a meal plan at Portland State for one academic year is $4,548, which works out to $505 per month.
- What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?
- Portland State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
- Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?
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Depending on living arrangement, Portland State 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: $3,210
- If living off-campus, with family: $3,210
- If living off-campus, not with family: $3,210
- How much is Portland State application fees?
- The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $67 for graduates.
- Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?
- Portland State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan
Cost per Credit Hour
Housing and Meal
Tuition Plans
Tuition plans offered by Portland State University during 2022 academic year.
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Prepaid tuition planNot Offered
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Guaranteed tuition planNot Offered
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Tuition payment planOffered
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Other alternative tuition planNot Offered
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