Oregon State offers many resources to help you plan and pay for your education. Below the resources list, you will find Ecampus tuition rates and fees for the current academic year as well as graduate assistant tuition information.
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2023-24 academic year tuition rates
All Ecampus tuition and fee information is available on Oregon State University's Finance and Administration website.
For programs listed below, students are charged a differential in addition to the regular tuition. These differential tuition rates apply to students who take Ecampus courses in any subject.
Undergraduate and postbaccalaureate programs
| Total cost per credit | |
|---|---|
| All undergraduate regular programs unless listed below | $350/credit |
| Developmental math: MTH 065 (on site) | $253/credit |
| Art, graphic design, theater and music courses (upper division)† | $374/credit |
College of Business
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$375/credit |
| College of Engineering: General Engineering and online certificate in humanitarian engineering | $388/credit |
| College of Engineering: Declared majors and online certificate in mechatronics for manufacturing engineering | $409/credit |
| College of Engineering: Online four-year undergraduate computer science degree | $409/credit |
| College of Engineering: Online postbaccalaureate computer science degree (60 credits) | $561/credit |
| College of Engineering: Online certificate in cybersecurity | $561/credit |
| Additional honors degree cost | Total cost per term |
|---|---|
| Honors degree: Students taking 1-11 credits | $250/term |
| Honors degree: Students taking 12+ credits | $500/term |
Graduate programs
| Total cost per credit | |
|---|---|
| All graduate (regular) programs unless listed below | $560/credit |
| Ed.D. & Ph.D.: Adult and Higher Education | $590/credit |
| Ph.D.: Counseling Master of Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master of Counseling: School Counseling |
$590/credit |
| MBA, MSB and business courses | $868/credit |
| College of Engineering | $619/credit |
| M.H.P.: Radiation Health Physics | $691/credit |
Nondegree students
| Total cost per credit | |
|---|---|
| All undergraduate courses | $350/credit |
| All graduate courses | $560/credit |
For nondegree Ecampus students, if you are enrolled in 8 or fewer on-campus credits, the resident tuition rates apply. If taking 9 or more on-campus credits, resident or nonresident tuition rates apply, based on the student’s residency status.
* New student rates begin summer 2023. Academic years run from summer term through spring term.
† Upper-division courses in art, graphic design, theater and music (excluding MUP courses and some baccalaureate core art courses) include a differential charge of $24/credit in addition to the regular tuition. Some exceptions may apply.
Taking both Ecampus and on-campus courses
If you take classes both delivered online and on-site at OSU during any term, you will be charged the appropriate Ecampus tuition rate for Ecampus credits plus the appropriate campus-based tuition rate for credits completed on-site. Additional fees for taking on-site courses will apply. More information can be found on the Tuition, Fees & Payment page.
Examples of regular Ecampus tuition:
| 3-credit undergraduate course: | 3 x $350 = $1,050 |
| 3-credit graduate course: | 3 x $560 = $1,680 |
Matriculation fee
All new students (except nondegree-seeking) are charged a one-time matriculation fee at the start of their first term at OSU.
| Undergraduate matriculation fee | $350 |
| Graduate matriculation fee | $350 |
Cost of attendance
The Office of Financial Aid provides an estimate of full-time educational costs for attending Oregon State University for the standard academic year. 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 billable costs will appear on the student’s billing account. Learn more on the Finanical Aid website or try our tuition and fees calculator.
2023-24 estimated Ecampus cost of attendance
| Expense | 1 Year/3 Terms | 1 Term |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees (12 CR)1 | $13,479 | $4,493 |
| Estimated Billable Cost Total | $13,479 | $4,493 |
| Living Expenses (Food and Housing) (off campus)2 | $15,075 | $5,025 |
| Books and Supplies | $600 | $200 |
| Personal and Misc. | $2,334 | $778 |
| Transportation | $702 | $234 |
| Estimated Non-Billable Cost Total | $18,711 | $6,237 |
| Estimated TOTAL | $32,190 | $10,730 |
Cost of attendance components
Billable Costs
- 1 Tuition and Fees: Estimated Tuition and Fees are based on 12 credits/term undergraduate 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.
- 2 Room and Board: This amount is an average figure for both on-campus and off-campus living arrangements, but students are only directly billed by OSU if living on-campus. Lower cost options may also be available that can save a student up to several thousand dollars per year compared to the average (significant amounts of on-campus options are less than $9,000/year). Actual cost amounts will vary based on a student’s choices on where to live and other related expenses.
Non-Billable Costs
- Books and Supplies: This is an average amount you might spend on books and supplies. You are not billed by OSU for these expenses.
- Transportation Cost: This is an estimate of what you might spend during the school year on transportation.
- 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.
Terms
- OSU uses a quarter system with a standard school year consisting of three quarters or "terms" (Fall, Winter, and Spring). There is an optional fourth term (Summer Session).
- The "1 Term" column shows the estimated costs for a standard term, such as Fall. Summer Term estimates may vary.
- The "1 Year/3 Term" column shows the estimated costs for a standard academic year.
- Term dates can be found on the OSU academic calendar.
Graduate assistant tuition information
GTA/GRA can be applied to Ecampus courses
Ecampus credits are viewed as no different than on-campus courses and count toward reaching full-time enrollment (12 credits) for graduate students. Similarly, Ecampus courses will count toward full-time enrollment status for graduate scholarships, fellowships and scholarship/fellowship tuition relief programs.
Please note the information below regarding enrollment requirements for graduate students appointed as graduate assistants for summer term.
- A graduate student who is appointed as a graduate assistant (GRA/GTA) in summer term must enroll in a minimum of 3 credits, per the minimum enrollment policy.
- There may be income tax on salary for graduate students appointed as graduate assistants in summer term who are enrolled in less than 5 credits. Contact payroll or your tax professional with any questions regarding potential tax implications.
- A graduate student who is appointed as a graduate assistant in summer term may enroll in a maximum of 16 credits. The tuition remission for a graduate assistant appointment covers a maximum of 16 credits per term. Any cost for credits beyond 16 are not covered by the remission and must be paid by the student.
- Changes in registration for summer GRA/GTA appointments beyond the final add date will not be allowed.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Ecampus at ecampus@oregonstate.edu or 800-667-1465.
