The real 2-year cost of Portland Community College
Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Portland Community College went from $2,740 to $5,040, an average of 3.8% a year.
2008–2025: history and projection
| Year | Published | Projected estimate | Estimate range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $2,740 | – | – |
| 2009 | $2,944 | – | – |
| 2010 | $3,016 | – | – |
| 2011 | $3,124 | – | – |
| 2012 | $3,232 | – | – |
| 2013 | $3,448 | – | – |
| 2014 | $3,592 | – | – |
| 2015 | $3,766 | – | – |
| 2016 | $3,802 | – | – |
| 2017 | $4,088 | – | – |
| 2018 | $4,340 | – | – |
| 2019 | $4,558 | – | – |
| 2020 | $4,810 | – | – |
| 2021 | $4,810 | – | – |
| 2022 | $4,810 | – | – |
| 2023 | $5,040 | $5,040 | – |
| 2024 | – | $5,233 | $5,114–$5,353 |
| 2025 | – | $5,434 | $5,188–$5,685 |
If you pay full sticker
Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.
| Year 1 | $5,642 |
| Year 2 | $5,859 |
| 2-year total | $11,501 |
Two aid scenarios
2-year out-of-pocket total.
- $10,000/yr flat scholarship
- $0
- Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
- 50%-of-tuition scholarship
- $6,243
- Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.
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