by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Portland Community College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.
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In-state part-time students are charged $133 for every credit hour. Students from out of state are charged $278 a credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $133 | $278 |
Bear in mind this is the listed per-credit-hour price and excludes any aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.
For the full picture, the annual tuition and fees for full-time undergraduates at Portland Community College are shown below.
Of that annual total, required fees added up to $432 in-state and $432 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,788 | $10,008 |
| Fees | $432 | $432 |
| Total | $5,220 | $10,440 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include room and board.
Tuition at Portland Community College has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,428 | $9,288 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,428 | $9,288 |
| One Year Ago | $4,608 | $9,648 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,788 | $10,008 |
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition climbed 3.7%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $10,829 the year after.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so budget for the cost climbing as you progress.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so the later years don’t catch you off guard.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.
For information on financial aid at Portland Community College, visit the Portland Community College Financial Aid page.
Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Portland Community College Tuition & Fees page.