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Community-college tuition in Oregon

Published in-state tuition for community colleges in Oregon, ranked highest to lowest. Use this as a quick reference for comparing the published price tag across institutions; for a full picture of what you'll actually pay, see each college's profile and our cost-and-aid guide for Oregon.

  1. Linn-Benton Community CollegeAlbany, OR$7,317
  2. Southwestern Oregon Community CollegeCoos Bay, OR$7,192
  3. Blue Mountain Community CollegePendleton, OR$7,076
  4. Chemeketa Community CollegeSalem, OR$6,345
  5. Clackamas Community CollegeOregon City, OR$6,345
  6. Lane Community CollegeEugene, OR$6,202
  7. Columbia Gorge Community CollegeThe Dalles, OR$5,940
  8. Oregon Coast Community CollegeNewport, OR$5,544
  9. Rogue Community CollegeGrants Pass, OR$5,256
  10. Mt Hood Community CollegeGresham, OR$5,247
  11. Portland Community CollegePortland, OR$5,220
  12. Clatsop Community CollegeAstoria, OR$5,110
  13. Central Oregon Community CollegeBend, OR$5,049
  14. Tillamook Bay Community CollegeTillamook, OR$4,896

How to read this table

The published rate is what the institution charges before financial aid is applied. Oregon community colleges are funded through a combination of state appropriations, local tax support (in many states), and student tuition; the public colleges on this list are required to publish their tuition schedules and report them annually to the U.S. Department of Education. Private nonprofit and private for-profit two-year colleges in Oregon report similarly but may not benefit from state subsidy, which is why their tuition rates can be substantially higher.

Tuition alone is the smallest component of a community-college cost decision for most students. The full annual cost of attendance — including required fees, books, supplies, transportation, and (when applicable) room and board — is consistently several times the tuition figure shown here. Federal Pell Grants, state grant programs in Oregon, and institutional aid typically reduce the out-of-pocket cost dramatically, often to zero for the lowest-income students. Always file the FAFSA before you decide which community college is most affordable for you personally; the answer based on real cost is frequently different from the answer based on sticker price.

If you are not a Oregon resident, expect a meaningfully higher tuition rate at most public community colleges in the state. Out-of-state tuition is reported on each college's full profile.