Below you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Clatsop Community College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Clatsop Community College stood at $5,110 for the year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $9,610. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Required fees account for came to $610 in-state and $610 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,500 | $9,000 |
| Fees | $610 | $610 |
| Total | $5,110 | $9,610 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Clatsop Community College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Clatsop Community College prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In OR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Clatsop Community College comes in lower than most schools.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Clatsop Community College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Clatsop Community College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,780 | $7,560 |
| Two Years Ago | $3,780 | $7,560 |
| One Year Ago | $4,032 | $8,064 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,500 | $9,000 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Clatsop Community College has tracked over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 11.6%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $10,725 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 6.62%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $5,448. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 6.37%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $10,222.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $5,448 | $10,222 |
| In 2 Years | $5,808 | $10,873 |
| In 3 Years | $6,192 | $11,565 |
| In 4 Years | $6,601 | $12,301 |
| In 5 Years | $7,037 | $13,084 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $44,961, versus roughly $24,049 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Clatsop Community College, go to the Clatsop Community College Financial Aid page.