Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $21,590. 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 | $11,679 | $31,074 |
| Housing & meals | $13,728 | $13,728 |
| Books & supplies | $798 | $798 |
| Personal & travel | $2,259 | $2,259 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,874 | −$6,874 |
| Total cost of attendance | $21,590 | $40,985 |
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
Portland State University net price compared with other Oregon colleges
Portland State University has the lowest average net price of 19 Oregon colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Portland State University | $9,552 | 53% | $57,906 |
| 2 | Oregon Institute of Technology | $15,706 | 54% | $72,273 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Oregon colleges →
Why Portland State University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland State University | 91% | $9,552 | 53% | $57,906 | This school |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | 95% | $15,706 | 54% | $72,273 | |
| University of Oregon | 88% | $22,182 | 72% | $61,324 | |
| Southern Oregon University | 89% | $16,732 | 43% | $49,175 | |
| Western Oregon University | 98% | $17,237 | 47% | $51,815 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Portland State University would cost you $6,154 less per year than Oregon Institute of Technology, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Portland State University, mostly from more Portland State University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$4,902).
- Portland State University gives aided families $220 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Oregon resident | Portland State University | OIT | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,679 | $13,260 | −$1,581 |
| Books & supplies | $798 | $1,000 | −$202 |
| Housing & meals | $13,728 | $11,604 | +$2,124 |
| Personal & travel | $2,259 | $3,632 | −$1,373 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,874 | −$1,972 | −$4,902 |
| Sticker price | $21,590 | $27,524 | −$5,934 |
| Average grants | −$12,038 | −$11,818 | −$220 |
| You pay | $9,552 | $15,706 | −$6,154 |
“+” means Portland 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.
Portland State University cost questions
How much is tuition at Portland State University?
Tuition and fees are $11,679 a year for Oregon residents and $31,074 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending Portland State University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $21,590 a year for Oregon residents living on campus and about $40,985 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at Portland State University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $9,552 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $7,655; $48–75k pay $8,981; $110k+ pay $19,112. These figures are for Oregon residents.
How much debt do Portland State University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,457, and 4.7% 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 Portland State University overview