Oregon College Tuition Trends from 2015 to 2025

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Tuition trends by school type and level for Oregon colleges

There are 31 four-year colleges and universities in Oregon—11 public institutions and 20 private institutions. This page summarizes average tuition & fees and how costs have changed over time based on the latest available IPEDS data.

Undergraduate Tuition Trends

Public colleges: In 2025, average in-state tuition & fees are $12,638, while out-of-state tuition & fees are $30,398. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 4.43% and out-of-state costs changed by 3.97%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 47.47% (in-state) and 39.06% (out-of-state).

Private colleges: The average tuition & fees are $37,334 in 2025. That is a 3.81% change from last year and 24.97% cumulative growth since 2015.

Graduate Tuition Trends

Public graduate schools: In 2025, average in-state graduate tuition & fees are $19,821, while out-of-state graduate tuition & fees are $27,622. Year-over-year, in-state costs changed by 3.16% and out-of-state costs changed by 2.90%. Since 2015, cumulative growth is 33.69% (in-state) and 32.85% (out-of-state).

Private graduate schools: The average graduate tuition & fees are $25,245 in 2025. That is a 5.90% change from last year and 43.94% cumulative growth since 2015.

Public vs. private comparison (increase rates): In 2025, private undergraduate tuition changed by 3.81% year-over-year. Public undergraduate in-state changed by 4.43% (higher by 0.62 percentage points vs. private), and public out-of-state changed by 3.97% (higher by 0.16 percentage points vs. private). Over the full period since 2015, private undergraduate tuition grew by 24.97%, compared with public in-state 47.47% (higher by 22.50 percentage points vs. private) and public out-of-state 39.06% (higher by 14.09 percentage points vs. private).

Graduate comparison: In 2025, private graduate tuition changed by 5.90% year-over-year. Public graduate in-state changed by 3.16% (lower by 2.74 percentage points vs. private), and public graduate out-of-state changed by 2.90% (lower by 3.01 percentage points vs. private). Since 2015, private graduate tuition grew by 43.94%, compared with public graduate in-state 33.69% (lower by 10.25 percentage points vs. private) and public graduate out-of-state 32.85% (lower by 11.09 percentage points vs. private).

COA Trends

Undergraduate cost of attendance change by school type (tuition & fees + room & board): In 2025, estimated on-campus COA is $30,357 (public in-state), $48,117 (public out-of-state), and $55,053 (private). Year-over-year, on-campus COA changed by 4.16%, 3.97%, and 3.86%, respectively. Since 2015, cumulative on-campus COA growth is 42.69% (public in-state), 39.21% (public out-of-state), and 29.29% (private).

Off-campus COA: In 2025, estimated off-campus COA is $30,710 (public in-state), $48,470 (public out-of-state), and $55,406 (private). Year-over-year, off-campus COA changed by 3.77%, 3.72%, and 3.65%. Since 2015, cumulative off-campus COA growth is 45.51% (public in-state), 40.93% (public out-of-state), and 30.65% (private).

Tuition & Fees Trends of Oregon Colleges from 2015 to 2025

The tables and charts below show how average college tuition and fees have changed in Oregon from 2015 through 2025.

All figures are based on the latest available IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) data published by the U.S. Department of Education. To keep the comparisons consistent, these averages reflect 4-year colleges and universities in Oregon and exclude most community colleges and trade schools due to differences in reporting and availability.

Under. (Public) Under. (Private) Graduate (Public) Graduate (Private)
For Oregon public schools, the 2025 undergraduate in-state tuition & fees are $12,638 which has increased by 47.47% over the current decade and the out-of-state cost is $30,398 which has risen by 39.06%. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 3.91% while last year increase rate was 3.97%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Oregon Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$8,950$9,228$9,758$9,993$10,354$10,878$10,982$11,580$12,102$12,638
Year-to-Year Rates4.44%3.10%5.75%2.41%3.60%5.07%0.95%5.44%4.51%4.43%
Cumulative Rates4.44%7.68%13.87%16.61%20.81%26.94%28.15%35.12%41.22%47.47%
Out-of-State Costs$22,806$23,404$24,553$24,798$25,627$26,769$26,822$28,127$29,238$30,398
Year-to-Year Rates4.33%2.62%4.91%1.00%3.34%4.46%0.20%4.87%3.95%3.97%
Cumulative Rates4.33%7.07%12.32%13.45%17.24%22.46%22.70%28.68%33.76%39.06%
For private schools in Oregon state, the 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $37,334 which has increased by 24.97% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in tuition is 2.50% while last year increase rate was 3.81%.
Table. Undergraduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Oregon Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$30,681$28,981$30,065$30,693$31,759$32,878$33,040$34,204$35,965$37,334
Year-to-Year Rates2.70%-5.54%3.74%2.09%3.47%3.53%0.49%3.52%5.15%3.81%
Cumulative Rates2.70%-2.99%0.64%2.74%6.31%10.06%10.59%14.49%20.39%24.97%
The average graduate school tuition & fees of Oregon public schools are $19,821 which has increased by 33.69% over the current decade and the out-of-state graduate cost is $27,622 which has risen by 32.85%. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 3.28% while last year increase rate was 2.90%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Public Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Oregon Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
In-State Costs$15,411$15,426$16,145$16,331$16,852$17,950$17,865$18,231$19,213$19,821
Year-to-Year Rates3.94%0.10%4.66%1.15%3.19%6.52%-0.48%2.05%5.39%3.16%
Cumulative Rates3.94%4.05%8.90%10.15%13.66%21.07%20.49%22.97%29.59%33.69%
Out-of-State Costs$21,845$22,060$23,164$23,570$24,088$25,533$24,469$24,920$26,845$27,622
Year-to-Year Rates5.07%0.98%5.00%1.75%2.20%6.00%-4.17%1.84%7.72%2.90%
Cumulative Rates5.07%6.10%11.41%13.36%15.85%22.80%17.68%19.85%29.11%32.85%
For private graduate schools in Oregon state, the 2025 tuition & fees are $25,245 which has increased by 43.94% over the current decade. In average, the rate of increase in graduate tuition is 4.39401% while last year increase rate was 5.90%.
Table. Graduate Tuition Trends (Private Schools) From 2015 to 2025 for Oregon Colleges
2015-20162016-20172017-20182018-20192019-20202020-20212021-20222022-20232023-20242024-2025
Tuition & Fees$17,304$17,556$17,616$18,201$19,429$20,068$20,123$21,697$23,837$25,245
Year-to-Year Rates-1.34%1.46%0.34%3.32%6.75%3.29%0.27%7.83%9.86%5.90%
Cumulative Rates-1.34%0.10%0.44%3.78%10.78%14.43%14.74%23.71%35.91%43.94%
You can check the changes of other college costs including room & board costs, book & supplies, and other living expenses at Oregon college cost trends.