Tuition and fees at Oregon community colleges vary according to institution. With new tuition increases in 2003, the range for community college resident tuition is: $49 - $68 per credit hour; while out-of-state tuition is: $143 - $168 per credit hour. Some institutions have a maximum rate per term based on a 12- or 15-credit load. A few Oregon community colleges offer in-state tuition to residents of Washington, Idaho, Nevada, and California. Some community colleges also offer a discount to senior citizens.
Some community colleges charge a registration processing fee each term, and some courses have additional associated fees (e.g. lab fees). There may also be a separate distance education technology fee.
Oregon Public Universities
Most distance learning programs in Oregon public universities charge tuition on a per credit basis, generally ranging from $85 to $140 per credit for undergraduate courses and from $132 to $380 per credit for graduate courses. A separate technology fee or distance education may also be assessed. Professional degree programs generally have higher tuition rates, while non-credit courses or workshops frequently have lower fees than credit/degree-earning courses.
The Academic Year Fee Book for 2003-2004 gives a campus-by-campus breakdown of tuition and fees for universities in the Oregon University System.
Independent Colleges and Universities Participating in ONE
Check with individual independent colleges and universities for their tuition rates.
