Tuition & net price

How much does Portland State University cost?

Published tuition is $11,679 in-state and $31,074 out-of-state, with a full cost of attendance of $21,590 a year. After aid, families pay between $7,655 and $19,112 depending on income.

In-state tuition$11,679before aid
Out-of-state$31,074before aid
Lowest net price$7,655families under $30k
Highest net price$19,112families over $110k

What families actually pay Average net price after grants and scholarships, by household income.

Household incomeNet price a yearShare of the sticker price
Under $30,000 $7,655 35%
$30,001–$48,000 $7,752 36%
$48,001–$75,000 $8,981 42%
$75,001–$110,000 $12,993 60%
Over $110,000 $19,112 89%

Net price is the federal measure of what students actually pay: total cost of attendance minus the grant and scholarship aid they receive. It is the only cost figure worth comparing between universities — the published tuition above is a list price that most students never pay in full.

Who pays how The mix of grant aid and borrowing at this university.

On Pell grants
42%
Take federal loans
32%
Typical repayment
$217/mo

A high Pell share means the university enrols many lower-income students, and usually that its net price for those families is well below the sticker price. A high loan share means the gap between aid and cost is being filled with borrowing — the repayment record shows how that works out afterwards.

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How the price compares Universities charging a similar amount in Oregon.

UniversityIn-stateOut-of-stateCost of attendanceNet price (under $30k)
Oregon Institute of Technology $13,260 $37,196 $27,524 $9,085
Oregon State University $14,400 $38,190 $31,653 $12,107
University of Oregon $16,137 $44,598 $34,793 $15,909
Lane Community College $6,202 $13,078 $18,699 $7,555
American College of Healthcare Sciences $13,040 $13,040 $29,923 not published
Willamette University $51,156 $51,156 $67,501 $16,182

Portland State University costs: common questions

How much is tuition at Portland State University?
Published tuition is $11,679 for in-state students and $31,074 for out-of-state students, before any aid.
What does Portland State University actually cost after financial aid?
It depends on family income. After grants and scholarships, families earning under $30,000 pay a net $7,655 a year, while families over $110,000 pay $19,112.
What is the total cost of attendance at Portland State University?
$21,590 a year as the institution reports it — tuition, fees, housing, books and living costs combined. Almost nobody pays this in full; the net price above is what families actually pay.
Is Portland State University worth the money?
Graduates earn a median $57,906 ten years after starting, against $20,500 of median debt — see the full payback breakdown for the arithmetic.

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition and cost of attendance are as reported by the institution; net price is the average paid by students receiving federal aid, by household income band. Figures imported 28 Aug 2026.