The Office of Financial Aid provides an estimate of full time educational costs for attending Oregon State University for the 2020-2021 academic year. Tuition costs for students vary depending on their residency status, course of study and degree level. The Room and Board portion of the budget is based on an average for students that live on campus, off campus, or are considered commuters from home. Actual expenses will vary based on a student’s personal choices and course of study. Costs noted below are standard financial aid budget items and represent an estimate of what students can anticipate spending for tuition and fees, books and supplies, room and board, and personal and miscellaneous expenses. Only actual direct costs will appear on the student’s billing account.

*Please Note: Cost of Attendance figures are used for budgeting purposes only and represent an estimate of projected costs coming academic year. Actual costs may vary based on personal circumstances.

Expense 3 Terms 1 Term
Tuition and Fees (15 CR)1 $12,165 $4,055
Room and Board $13,200 $4,400
Books and Supplies $1,200 $400
Personal $2,166 $722
Transportation $576 $192
TOTAL $29,307 $9,769
Expense 3 Terms 1 Term
Tuition and Fees (15 CR)1 $32,355 $10,785
Room and Board $13,200 $4,400
Books and Supplies $1,200 $400
Personal and Misc. $2,166 $722
Transportation $576 $192
TOTAL $49,497 $16,499
Expense 3 Terms 1 Term
Tuition and Fees (9 CR)1 $15,267 $5,089
Room and Board $13,200 $4,400
Books and Supplies $1,200 $400
Personal and Misc. $2,166 $722
Transportation $576 $192
TOTAL $32,409 $10,803
Expense 3 Terms 1 Term
Tuition and Fees (9 CR)1 $28,199 $9,373
Room and Board $13,200 $4,400
Books and Supplies $1,200 $400
Personal and Misc. $2,166 $722
Transportation $576 $192
TOTAL $45,261 $15,087

Cost of Attendance components

  • *Please Note: Cost of Attendance figures are used for budgeting purposes only and represent an estimate of projected costs for the coming academic year.  Actual costs may vary based on personal circumstances.
  • 1Tuition and Fees: Estimated Tuition and Fees are based on 15 credits/term undergraduate or 9 credits/term graduate for three (3) terms, or one regular academic year. Tuition and fees can vary based on program of study, number of credits enrolled, residency status, and degree level. Actual tuition rates are pending approval by the board of trustees and approved by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission in July. More detailed information on tuition and fee charges may be found on the Business Affairs webpages.
  • Books and Supplies: This is an average amount you might spend on books and supplies. You are not billed by OSU for these expenses.
  • Room and Board: This amount is an average figure based on off-campus and on-campus living arrangements. Lower cost options may also be available (20% of on-campus room and board offerings are less than $9,000). Students living in university housing will be billed for their actual room and meal rates, which may vary from this estimate.
  • Personal and Miscellaneous: This is an estimate of what you might spend during the school year on personal items, clothing, recreation and travel.
  • Loan Fee Allowance: An average amount is built in for loan recipients to cover the Federal Ford Direct Loan fees. COA shown does not include loan fee allowance.