Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $31,653. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Oregon residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,400 | $38,190 |
| Housing & meals | $15,075 | $15,075 |
| Books & supplies | $600 | $600 |
| Personal & travel | $3,036 | $3,036 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,458 | −$1,458 |
| Total cost of attendance | $31,653 | $55,443 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Oregon State University net price compared with other Oregon colleges
Oregon State University has the 7th-lowest average net price of 19 Oregon colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Southern Oregon University | $16,732 | 43% | $49,175 |
| 4 | Eastern Oregon University | $17,148 | 43% | $50,112 |
| 5 | Western Oregon University | $17,237 | 47% | $51,815 |
| 6 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | $18,048 | 56% | $64,010 |
| 7 | Oregon State University | $19,604 | 70% | $64,010 |
| 8 | Bushnell University | $20,789 | 56% | $53,623 |
| 9 | University of Oregon | $22,182 | 72% | $61,324 |
| 10 | Willamette University | $25,121 | 71% | $56,911 |
| 11 | Warner Pacific University | $25,629 | 49% | $55,204 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Oregon colleges →
Why Oregon State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | 77% | $19,604 | 70% | $64,010 | This school |
| University of Oregon | 88% | $22,182 | 72% | $61,324 | |
| Portland State University | 91% | $9,552 | 53% | $57,906 | |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | 63% | $18,048 | 56% | $64,010 | |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | 95% | $15,706 | 54% | $72,273 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Oregon State University would cost you $2,578 less per year than University of Oregon, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Oregon State University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$1,737).
- University of Oregon gives aided families $562 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Oregon resident | Oregon State University | UO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $14,400 | $16,137 | −$1,737 |
| Books & supplies | $600 | $1,320 | −$720 |
| Housing & meals | $15,075 | $15,840 | −$765 |
| Personal & travel | $3,036 | $2,892 | +$144 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,458 | −$1,396 | −$62 |
| Sticker price | $31,653 | $34,793 | −$3,140 |
| Average grants | −$12,049 | −$12,611 | +$562 |
| You pay | $19,604 | $22,182 | −$2,578 |
“+” means Oregon State University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Oregon State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Oregon State University?
Tuition and fees are $14,400 a year for Oregon residents and $38,190 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Oregon State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $31,653 a year for Oregon residents living on campus and about $55,443 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Oregon State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,604 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,107; $48–75k pay $15,729; $110k+ pay $27,459. These figures are for Oregon residents.
How much debt do Oregon State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 2.8% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Oregon State University overview