The Oregon Institute of Technology reported a 4.3% rise in in-state tuition fees for the 2022-23 school year, based on the latest available information, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Oregon residents paid $12,122 to attend the public four-year university this year, which is $500 higher than the $11,622 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students faced tuition costs that were 180.1% higher than those for residents in 2022-23, amounting to $33,956. This represents a 4.4% increase from the $32,515 charged in 2021-22.
Approximately 68% of the undergraduate student body at the institution are Oregon residents, while about 30% come from other states and 1% are international students.
Data indicates that 96% of full-time undergraduates who enrolled in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. Specifically, 396 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $3.6 million, and 179 students obtained loans exceeding $1.2 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 1,981 students benefited from grants or scholarships amounting to $17.8 million. Additionally, 1,232 students secured federal student loans totaling $9.2 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 136 | 32% | $796,320 | $5,855 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 101 | 24% | $383,692 | $3,799 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 381 | 91% | $2.4 million | $6,276 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 396 | 94% | $3.6 million | $9,018 |
| Federal student loans | 176 | 42% | $918,148 | $5,217 |
| Other student loans | 25 | 6% | $297,857 | $11,914 |
| Student loan aid | 179 | 43% | $1.2 million | $6,793 |
| Total student aid | 404 | 96% | $4.8 million | $11,849 |
