Academic Year 2023-2024
Full-Time Students
Total student cost per term includes tuition, fees, and living expenses. Tuition in the IELP is $278 per credit, so 18 credits of full-time study totals $5,004 per term. Fees total $2,222 per term. Living expenses include books, school supplies, housing, meals, and personal expenses; living expenses can vary widely from student to student, but are estimated at $6,137 per term. Detailed breakdowns of these student costs appear below.
Total Cost Estimate
| Number of Terms | Tuition | Fees | Estimated Living Expenses | Total Combined |
|---|
| 1 term (3 months) | $5,004 | $2,222 | $6,137 | $13,363 |
| 2 terms (6 months) | $10,008 | $4,444 | $12,274 | $26,751 |
| 3 terms (9 months) | $15,012 | $6,666 | $18,411 | $40,139 |
Tuition Breakdown/Term
| Tuition Per Credit | Full Time Course Load | Total Tuition |
|---|
| $278 x | 18 credits | = $5,004 |
Fee Breakdown/Term
| Fee name | Fee Amount |
|---|
| Learning Center Fee | $150 |
| Student Engagement Fee | $150 |
| Health Insurance* | $1,256 |
| University Fees | $641 |
| OISSS Fee** | $25 |
| Total Fees*** | $2,222 |
* Health Insurance: Some students qualify for a waiver of health insurance Please read the requirements here and contact esl@pdx.edu if you have further questions.
** OISSS Fee: This fee is applicable only if studying on an international student visa.
*** Total Fees: Fees are adjusted annually. Updated fee amounts are available for the upcoming academic year in July.
Living Expenses Breakdown/Term
| Expense Type | Estimated Expense Amount (per term) |
|---|
| Books and School Supplies | $266 |
| Housing and Meals | $5,175 |
| Transportation | $246 |
| Other Personal Expenses | $450 |
| Total Living Expenses | $6,137 |
Part Time Students
Tuition and Fees Breakdown/Term
| | 2 Credits | 4 Credits | 6 Credits | 8 Credits | 10 Credits |
|---|
| Tuition | $556 | $1,112 | $1,668 | $2,224 | $2,780 |
| Learning Center and Student Engagement Fee | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 | $300 |
| University Fees | $281 | $331 | $583 | $641 | $641 |
| Total Tuition and Fees | $1,137 | $1,743 | $2,551 | $3,165 | $3721 |
| One Time Fees | Fee Amount | Fee Explanation |
|---|
| New Student Program Fee (IELP) | $65 | For IELP-admitted students. Supports programming specific to new students, including orientation, the mentor program, and other offerings. These costs are also supported in part by the IELP application fee. Charges post directly to student accounts. |
| New Student Program Fee (PSU-admitted) | $115 | For PSU-admitted students. Supports programming specific to new students, including orientation, the mentor program, and other offerings. Charges post directly to student accounts. |
| Miscellaneous Fees | Fee Amount | Fee Explanation |
|---|
| Learning Center Lost Book Fine | $50 | Students who do not return IELP Learning Center books and materials by the end of term deadline will be charged a $50 lost book fine. These fees are used to replace Learning Center library holdings. |