Research

​​State Funding, Tuition, and Financial Aid Data

The Higher Education Coordinating Commission is responsible for conducting data collection, analysis, reporting, and research on all sectors of postsecondary education in Oregon. The HECC data resources includes historical data on state funding levels for public higher education, tuition and fees, and key state financial aid programs such as the Oregon Opportunity Grant, featured below.

Tuition and Fee Data

Review historical tuition and fee information for Oregon community colleges and public universities. Updated annually in August.

Estimated Average Standard Student Budgets for Oregon Postsecondary Institutions

• Oregon College and University Costs of A​ttendance​ 2021-22​​ (standard student budgets for a selection of Oregon public and private institutions)
  
• Links to Oregon Public Universities, including College Costs 
  
• Links to Oregon Community Colleges, including College Costs  ​​

State-administered Financia​l Aid Data

The HECC Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) administers student financial aid and access programs in Oregon, awarding more than $118 million in grants and scholarships every year. Historical data on OSAC’s largest financial aid and outreach programs are below. Updated annually.

• ​​Data on the ​Oregon Opportunity Grant ​
• Data on OSAC-Administered Private Scholarships and outreach programs​

 Oregon Promise program grants were first awarded in fall 2016. For more information on the administration of financial aid and access programs, also see:

• HECC Office of Student Access and Completion

Students, families, and counselors seeking resources on college costs and financial aid may explore:

• Plan and Pay for College​​​

Funding Data

Review historical data on state appropriations for public community colleges and universities. Updated annually in February. ​For more information about the role of the HECC in state higher education funding, also see:

• Public University Coordination: University Funding
• Community Colleges and Workforce Development: Community College Funding
• Higher Education Budget Development

 

Explore Community College Data 

Perform searches for custom data sets using the Data Mart and the data submission portal.​

Student Data on Enrollment, Demographics, and Completion 

Find answers to questions about student enrollment, demographics, and completion of degrees and certificates at Oregon public colleges and universities.

Educational Attainment Data​

Progress toward Oregon's 40-40-20 Education Goals, and other key educational attainment data.

Education Pathways Data​

Featured data on education pathways of Oregonians from secondary to postsecondary education.

Performance and Accountability

Find performance and accountability metrics reported at state and federal levels.

​​​​​​​Links to State and National Partners and Research Organizations​​​​

​Contact Us

Find HECC staff contact info by frequent topics of interest. 

Staff directory for the Office of Research and Data​

Staff directory for the Office of Student Access and Completion​​