Portland, OR · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Portland Community College (in-state) | $5,220 | — |
| OR average | $20,040 | -74% |
| National average | $18,082 | -71% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $5,220 | $20,880 |
| Out-of-state | $10,440 | $41,760 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Portland Community College ranks 5 by in-state tuition among the 42 OR colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 100% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Portland Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Mt Hood Community College | $5,247 |
| Rogue Community College | $5,256 |
| Clatsop Community College | $5,110 |
| Central Oregon Community College | $5,049 |
In-state tuition at Portland Community College is $5,220 per year; out-of-state students pay $10,440.
Portland Community College in-state tuition is 74% below the OR average of $20,040.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Portland Community College is 71% below that.
$5,220 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Portland Community College comes to about $20,880 for an in-state student and $41,760 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Portland Community College ranks 5 out of the 42 OR colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.