Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $11,238
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $30,138
- Average Net Price
- $12,932
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 39.6%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $13,728
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $13,728
- Books & Supplies
- $798
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $25,764
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 54.0%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 32.8%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 39.6%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $11,558 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $12,186 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $13,162 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $15,351 |
| $110,001+ | $19,412 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Portland State families pay far less than the $30,138 out-of-state sticker price. The average net price hits $12,932 after aid. Low-income families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,558, while those making over $110,000 pay $19,412. Over four years, costs range from $46,232 to $77,648 depending on family income.
The university operates on Portland's pay-it-forward philosophy. Nearly 40% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the school's commitment to accessibility. Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,500, translating to monthly payments of $217. Those earnings of $57,906 ten years out make the debt manageable. The employment rate reaches 92.6%, helped by Portland's job market and the university's industry connections. Oregon residents get the strongest value proposition, comprising 79% of students and paying in-state rates at this urban research center.
The university operates on Portland's pay-it-forward philosophy. Nearly 40% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the school's commitment to accessibility. Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,500, translating to monthly payments of $217. Those earnings of $57,906 ten years out make the debt manageable. The employment rate reaches 92.6%, helped by Portland's job market and the university's industry connections. Oregon residents get the strongest value proposition, comprising 79% of students and paying in-state rates at this urban research center.
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