Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $28,721 when living on campus and $31,634 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $44,111 when living on campus and $47,024 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| California State University-Sacramento | $7,602 | $19,482 | $1,112 | $20,704 | $26,530 |
| Portland State University | $11,238 | $30,138 | $798 | $15,987 | $15,987 |
| Average | $9,420 | $24,810 | $955 | $18,346 | $21,259 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $9,420 for in-state students and $24,810 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 5.10% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Portland State University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,138 and California State University-Sacramento has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,482 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| California State University-Sacramento | $7,484 | $19,364 | $7,602 | $19,482 |
| Portland State University | $10,206 | $27,846 | $11,238 | $30,138 |
| Average | $8,845 | $23,605 | $9,420 | $24,810 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,119 for state residents and $21,617 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 6.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Portland State University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $22,770 and California State University-Sacramento has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,680.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| California State University-Sacramento | $8,918 | $18,422 | $9,036 | $18,540 |
| Portland State University | $16,854 | $22,296 | $17,202 | $24,693 |
| Average | $12,886 | $20,359 | $13,119 | $21,617 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,346 when a student lives on campus and $21,259 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| California State University-Sacramento | $16,278 | $4,426 | $21,042 | $5,488 | - |
| Portland State University | $13,728 | $2,259 | $13,728 | $2,259 | - |
| Average | $15,003 | $3,343 | $17,385 | $3,874 | - |