Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Cost & Financial Aid
Affordability Summary
Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
Cost Calculator
What You'll Pay at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$35K
+
Room
$15K
+
Books
$600
=
Sticker Price
$27,461
$35K+$15K+$600=$27,461
Your Family Income
Sticker
$27,461
−
Your Aid
$11,778
=
Net Price
$15,683
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$27,461
Tuition and Fees
$34,944
Room and Board
$15,075
Books and Supplies
$600
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$9,739
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$17,722
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$11,791
$30–48k
$14,120
$48–75k
$15,683
$75–110k
$18,390
$110k+
$24,332
Understanding Your Aid Package
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus has a sticker price of $27,461 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $27,461/year
Average aid: $9,739 in grants & scholarships
~$15,683/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$21,221
Range (25th–75th)$7,334 – $26,873
Median Parent PLUS Loans$23,003
Debt Manageability
0.33x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$64,010
vs $46,674 peer avg(+$17,336)
Earnings Growth
+26%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$10,769
88th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$39,922
25th %ile
$92,783
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Cost & Financial Aid
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's published tuition is $27,461 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $15,683—a difference of $11,778.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $11,791 at Oregon State University-Cascades Campus. 28% of students receive Pell Grants.
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Oregon graduates is $21,221, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $225 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $24,332 at Oregon—still $3,129 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
