The Portland MBA

MBA Core Curriculum Estimated Tuition & Fees

  • Full-time MBA students will typically complete the 60-credit core curriculum and a graduate certificate (see additional tuition and fees below) to specialize their degree for career growth
  • Part-time MBA students are not required but are invited to complete a graduate certificate of their choosing, or to choose elective that best fit their schedule. 
 Oregon Resident & WICHENon-Resident &
International Students
Tuition (based on 60 credits)$42,060$51,660
FeesFT $4,437
PT $4,788
FT $4,437
PT $4,788
Immersive experience (choose only one, includes 4 credits)Int'l: $6,700
Local: $3,804
Int'l: $6,700
Local: $4,444
Full Program Tuition & Fees Estimate* (includes international immersive experience)
 
FT $53,197
PT $53,548
FT $62,797
PT $63,148
Other Potential Fees 
Health Insurance (waivable)$7,134
Books & Supplies (per academic year)$1,200
Room & Board, Transportation, Misc. Personal Expenses
(per academic year)
$18,513

*Tuition and fees are based on the number of credit hours that each student is enrolled in. Students are billed quarterly. These estimates reflect PSU tuition rates for the 2025 - 2026 academic year. The above figures do not include any increase in fees that may occur throughout the duration of the program.

Graduate Certificates Estimated Tuition

Candidates should add the cost of their preferred specialization to the total core tuition and fees listed above to calculate the complete price of the degree plus stackable credential. This certificate table includes tuition and fees.

CertificateCreditsMBA Electives AppliedAdditional Cost (In-State)Additional Cost (Out-of-State)
Athletic & Outdoor1611$3,505$4,305
Business Intelligence & Analytics1711$4,206$5,166
Enterprise Analytics1611$3,505$4,305
Finance Option2011$6,309$7,749
Global Supply Chain Management1611$3,505$4,305
Real Estate Finance2011$6,309$7,749
Social Innovation1211$701$861
Taxation2011$6,309$7,749

*The table outlines the additional credits needed to complete each certificate beyond the 11 credits of required electives

*Costs may vary for students who choose to complete an International Experience in the GSCM or Social Innovation Certificate, and may be required to complete 2 credits of additional electives in Social Innovation)

Washington Border Policy

Washington residents living in approved counties between the Oregon and Washington state border taking eight or fewer credits may qualify to receive resident tuition.

Learn more about the Washington Border Policy. (PDF)

Funding Graduate School

Portland State University and The School of Business offer a variety of need- and merit-based scholarships. We also encourage students to explore financial aid opportunities, graduate assistantships outside The School of Business and on-campus student employment opportunities.


MBA Tuition & Fees Comparison

Estimated tuition & fees are accurate as of September 12, 2019, and do not account for annual tuition increases at PSU and comparison schools.

SchoolPart-Time
(Resident)
Part-Time
(Non-Resident)
Full-Time
(Resident)
Full-Time
(Non-Resident)
Portland State$50,755
(62-credit core only)
$58,933
(62-credit core only)
$50,430
(62-credit core only)
$58,608
(62-credit core only)
Oregon State
(Portland/Bend/
Online)
$51,780 
(60-credit)
$38,835
(45-credit accelerated)
$51,780 
(60-credit)
$38,835
(45-credit accelerated)
  
Oregon State
(Corvallis)
$47,640
(60-credit)
$35,730 
(45-credit accelerated)
$82,620
(60-credit)
$61,965 
(45-credit accelerated)
$47,640
(60-credit)
$35,730 
(45-credit accelerated)
$82,620
(60-credit)
$61,965 
(45-credit accelerated)
University of Portland$55,614
(51-credit)
$55,614
(51-credit)
$55,614
(51-credit)
$55,614
(51-credit)
University of Oregon
Executive
$84,000
(72-credit)  
$84,000
(72-credit)
  
University of Oregon
Full-Time
  $64,550
(75-credit)
$87,011
(75-credit)
Willamette
Professional
$77,820
(48-credit)
$77,820
(48-credit)
  
Willamette
Early Career
  $59,848
(60-credit)
$59,848
(60-credit)

Review the full cost of attendance for PSU programs.

 Nonresident (not living on campus)Nonresident (living on campus)Nonresident (living with family) Resident (not living on campus)Resident (living on campus)Resident (living with family)
Books & Materials $798$798$798$798$798$798
Student Loan Fees $225$225$225$225$225$225
Housing & Food$13,728$13,443$8,187$13,728$13,443$8,187
Other Living Expenses $2,697$1,770$2,562$2,697$1,770$2,562
Transportation$738$645$738$909$870$909
Personal Expenses$1,350$900$900$1,350$900$900
Total $19,536$17,781$13,410$19,707$18,006$13,581