by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Columbia Gorge Community College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Columbia Gorge Community College stood at $5,940 a year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $10,260. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Within that total, required fees were $1,440 in-state and $1,440 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,500 | $8,820 |
| Fees | $1,440 | $1,440 |
| Total | $5,940 | $10,260 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Columbia Gorge Community College charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
For perspective, here is how Columbia Gorge Community College costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In OR | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Columbia Gorge Community College sits below the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Columbia Gorge Community College Financial Aid page to learn more.
Here’s how tuition at Columbia Gorge Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,032 | $8,748 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,212 | $8,748 |
| One Year Ago | $4,284 | $8,820 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,500 | $8,820 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Columbia Gorge Community College has changed across the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, 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 background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 7.87%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $6,407. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.74%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,540.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,407 | $10,540 |
| In 2 Years | $6,911 | $10,828 |
| In 3 Years | $7,454 | $11,124 |
| In 4 Years | $8,040 | $11,428 |
| In 5 Years | $8,672 | $11,740 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $43,920, compared with about $28,812 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Columbia Gorge Community College, go to the Columbia Gorge Community College Financial Aid page.
