For Oregon community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,098 per year for in-state students and $6,824 for out-of-state students (2026).
The community college with the highest tuition in Oregon is Chemeketa Community College, with a tuition of $8,154.
The community college with the lowest tuition is Linn-Benton Community College, with a tuition of $3,149 (average of in-state and out-of-state tuition).
Tuition Cost Range: $3,149
$8,154
Avg. Tuition Cost: $6,215
Oregon Community Colleges By Tuition Cost (2026)
College
Avg. Tuition
Location
Rank: #11.
Tuition: $3,149
($5,105 in-state
$1,192 out-state)
$1,192 out-state)
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
Rank: #22.
Tuition: $3,636
($3,636 in-state
$3,636 out-state)
$3,636 out-state)
400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-6000
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-6000
Rank: #33.
Tuition: $5,060
($4,610 in-state
$5,510 out-state)
$5,510 out-state)
4301 Third St.
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-8222
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-8222
Rank: #44.
Klamath Community College
Public
Tuition: $5,091
($3,687 in-state
$6,495 out-state)
$6,495 out-state)
7390 South Sixth Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 882-3521
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 882-3521
Rank: #55.
Tuition: $5,664
($5,424 in-state
$5,904 out-state)
$5,904 out-state)
650 College Blvd.
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 881-8822
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 881-8822
Rank: #66.
Clatsop Community College
Public
Tuition: $5,796
($4,014 in-state
$7,578 out-state)
$7,578 out-state)
1651 Lexington Avenue
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 325-0910
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 325-0910
Rank: #77.
Tuition: $5,888
($3,816 in-state
$7,959 out-state)
$7,959 out-state)
400 SE College Way
Newport, OR 97366
(541) 265-2283
Newport, OR 97366
(541) 265-2283
Rank: #88.
Umpqua Community College ![Umpqua Community College Photo]( "Umpqua Community College Photo")
Public
Tuition: $6,252
($3,990 in-state
$8,514 out-state)
$8,514 out-state)
1140 Umpqua College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 440-4600
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 440-4600
Rank: #99.
Mt Hood Community College ![Mt Hood Community College Photo - Mt. Hood Community College Campus]( "Mt Hood Community College Photo - Mt. Hood Community College Campus")
Public
Tuition: $7,124
($5,247 in-state
$9,000 out-state)
$9,000 out-state)
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 491-6422
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 491-6422
Rank: #1010.
Tuition: $7,403
($6,188 in-state
$8,618 out-state)
$8,618 out-state)
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-1260
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-1260
Rank: #1111.
Lane Community College
Public
Tuition: $7,611
($4,794 in-state
$10,428 out-state)
$10,428 out-state)
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 463-3000
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 463-3000
Rank: #1212.
Clackamas Community College
Public
Tuition: $8,026
($4,133 in-state
$11,918 out-state)
$11,918 out-state)
19600 Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 594-6000
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 594-6000
Rank: #1313.
Portland Community College ![Portland Community College Photo - Rock Creek campus - sculpture]( "Portland Community College Photo - Rock Creek campus - sculpture")
Public
Tuition: $8,150
($5,600 in-state
$10,700 out-state)
$10,700 out-state)
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
Rank: #1414.
Chemeketa Community College ![Chemeketa Community College Photo - Commencement]( "Chemeketa Community College Photo - Commencement")
Public
Tuition: $8,154
($5,076 in-state
$11,232 out-state)
$11,232 out-state)
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5000
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average community college tuition in Oregon?
The average tuition in Oregon is approximately $4,098 per year for in-state students and $6,824 for out-of-state students (2026)
What are the most expensive community college in Oregon?
The most expensive community college in Oregon include Linn-Benton Community College, Columbia Gorge Community College and Tillamook Bay Community College.
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