Portland Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Portland Community College is a public community college in Portland, Oregon, with about 19,531 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,405 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,220. Student demographics in federal data include White (49.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,220
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,405 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 19,531 40.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 18.43%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 44.0%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 31.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 37,434
- Room & Board: $15,462 annual estimate
Portland Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Portland Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Portland Community College?
Portland Community College is located in Portland, OR (ZIP 97219-7132).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Portland Community College public or private?
Portland Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Portland Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,220 in-state, $10,440 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,405.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,937 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,229 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,327 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $14,102 |
| $110,001+ | $15,868 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,880.
How big is Portland Community College?
Total enrollment: 19,531 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 37,434 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Portland Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 18.43%.
First-year retention: 62.5%.
What do graduates of Portland Community College earn?
Median earnings: $37,160 six years after entry; $44,592 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,999.
32.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Portland Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (990 completions)
- General Studies (911 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (239 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (225 completions)
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications (197 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (140 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (126 completions)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (114 completions)
- Management Information Systems, General (72 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (68 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Portland Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 18.43%; median earnings $44,592 at 10 years; net price $10,405. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,220
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Portland Community College was $5,220.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,405
2024 Value
In 2024 Portland Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,405.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,620 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,405 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,880 4-Year In-State Tuition
$41,760 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$15,462 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,707 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$22,389 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$89,556 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Portland Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
20.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Portland Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Portland Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,448 | $8,056 | $8,335 |
| 2014 | $3,592 | $8,200 | $8,552 |
| 2015 | $3,766 | $8,374 | $9,386 |
| 2016 | $3,802 | $8,446 | $7,948 |
| 2017 | $4,088 | $8,840 | $9,095 |
| 2018 | $4,340 | $9,200 | $8,505 |
| 2019 | $4,558 | $9,418 | $8,914 |
| 2020 | $4,810 | $9,670 | $9,464 |
| 2021 | $4,810 | $9,670 | $9,399 |
| 2022 | $4,810 | $9,670 | $10,251 |
| 2023 | $5,040 | $10,080 | $9,920 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Portland Community College reported total enrollment of about 19,531 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (49.7%), Hispanic or Latino (23.5%), and Asian (8.1%). About 32.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
40.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Portland Community College in 2024 is 19,531 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 37,434 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
62.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 49.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.36% 100% Completion Time
18.43% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.36% of students graduating from Portland Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 41% male / 59% female
- General Studies: 37% male / 63% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 82% male / 18% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Portland Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,999 Median Student Debt
$44,592 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.15% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
971.41% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Portland Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 75 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 990 completions
2. General Studies: 911 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 239 completions
4. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 225 completions
5. Computer Programming, Specific Applications: 197 completions
6. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 140 completions
7. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 126 completions
8. Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General: 114 completions
9. Management Information Systems, General: 72 completions
Most popular programs at Portland Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Portland Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Portland Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 31.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,073
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,375
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Portland Community College is a public institution located in Portland, OR, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 19,531 students. Student body composition includes White (49.7%), Hispanic or Latino (23.5%), Asian (8.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 18.43%. Approximately 32.00% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.0% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Location
Portland, OR 97219-7132
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 18.43% graduation rate at Portland Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 75 distinct degree programs, Portland Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Portland Community College located?
Portland Community College is located in Portland, OR.
How much does Portland Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,220 and average net price is $10,405 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $15,462 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Portland Community College?
Portland Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 37,434 students, White (49.7%), Hispanic or Latino (23.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Portland Community College?
About 44.0% of students at Portland Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Portland Community College earn?
Median earnings are $37,160 six years after entry and $44,592 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Portland Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 18.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Portland Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,999.
Is Portland Community College public or private?
Portland Community College is a public institution located in Portland, OR.
Is Portland Community College an HBCU?
No. Portland Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Portland Community College a tribal college?
No. Portland Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Portland Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Portland Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.5%).
Is Portland Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Portland Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Oregon college costs
- Oregon colleges by ROI
- Oregon trade schools profile
- Portland, Oregon city profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oregon
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.