Portland Community College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Portland, OR · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$5,220
Out-of-State Tuition$10,440
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Portland Community College vs. State and National Averages

Portland Community CollegeOR AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$5,220$20,040$18,082
vs. average—-74%-71%

Other colleges in Portland

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Reed CollegePrivate nonprofit1,320$69,350
Lewis & Clark CollegePrivate nonprofit2,120$64,828
University of PortlandPrivate nonprofit2,957$58,100
Pacific Northwest College of ArtPrivate nonprofit420$49,006
Warner Pacific UniversityPrivate nonprofit375$22,220

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Portland Community College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$44,592
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)18%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$12,999
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants32%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over41%
First-generation students44%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Portland Community College?

In-state tuition at Portland Community College is $5,220 and out-of-state tuition is $10,440, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Portland Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Portland Community College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Portland Community College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Portland Community College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Portland Community College?

Portland Community College enrolls about 19,531 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Is Portland Community College expensive?

In-state tuition at Portland Community College is $5,220, which is 74% below the OR average of $20,040.

How much do graduates of Portland Community College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Portland Community College are $44,592 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Portland Community College take on?

The median debt among Portland Community College graduates who borrowed is $12,999, according to College Scorecard.