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College costs in Oregon

Last checked: 2026-10-26

This page lists the 4 pilot schools in Oregon that are covered in this pilot. The lowest published total cost among them is $24,789 at Portland Community College, for one year, in state. The full list of 300 pilot schools is on the homepage, and selection for the pilot is explained on the methodology page.

Oregon averages

FigureAverage
Total cost for one year, in state$30,184
Total cost for one year, out of state$48,620
Average net price for one year$16,856
Acceptance rate84.9%

Averages on this page are simple averages across the pilot schools in Oregon that publish each figure. They describe the schools listed on this site, not every college in the state.

Schools in Oregon ranked by total cost

SchoolCityTotal cost, in stateTotal cost, out of stateAverage net price
Portland Community CollegePortland$24,789$29,829$9,131
Portland State UniversityPortland$28,023$46,923$12,509
Oregon State UniversityCorvallis$32,205$54,375$21,868
University of OregonEugene$35,721$63,354$23,917

Schools in Oregon ranked by acceptance rate

SchoolAcceptance rate, fall 2023ApplicantsAdmitted
Oregon State University78.8%29,02522,886
University of Oregon85.1%39,40033,532
Portland State University90.9%8,8778,070

Frequently asked questions

How much does college cost in Oregon?

Across the 4 pilot schools in Oregon that publish a total cost, the simple average total cost for one year is $30,184 for in state students. Individual schools on this page range from $24,789 upward.

What is the cheapest pilot school in Oregon on this site?

By published total cost for one year, the lowest is Portland Community College at $24,789 for in state students. Average net price can change the order, because grant aid differs by school.

What is the average acceptance rate in Oregon?

Across the 3 pilot schools in Oregon that publish a rate, the simple average acceptance rate is 84.9% for fall 2023.

Are these every college in Oregon?

No. This pilot covers 300 schools nationwide, chosen by measured search demand, selectivity, and enrollment, with at least one school in every state. The Oregon page lists only the pilot schools in the state.

Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and College Scorecard, United States Department of Education. See the methodology page for sources, years, and how averages are worked out.