- MISSION & VISION Blue Mountain Community College will realize its vision by providing high quality programs for college preparation, college transfer, professional/technical, workforce development, and self-improvement that will strengthen the economy and provide opportunities for personal and professional growth. BMCC provides dynamic and innovative programs and delivery methods in response to the changing needs of our customers: the students, businesses, industries, and communities of eastern Oregon.
School Highlights
Blue Mountain Community College serves 1,407 students (41% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,407 students
- In-state tuition: $6,188
- Out-state tuition: $8,618
- Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
- Minority enrollment: 58%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 77% over five years.
Blue Mountain Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
49 staff
20 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Blue Mountain Community College has declined by 9% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Blue Mountain Community College diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,407 students
1,376 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
582 students
212 students
# Part-Time Students
825 students
1,164 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
109 students
301 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
582 students
212 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
214 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
825 students
1,164 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
33 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
297 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
29%
19%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
42%
55%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
22%
10%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
49%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,000
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,188 is more than the state average of $4,098. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,618 is more than the state average of $6,824. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,188
$4,098
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,618
$6,824
Tuition Notes
Tuition & Fees based on $108 per credit hour + $29.50 in fees per credit, based on 15 credits
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,074
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,230
$6,359
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
EquestrianSoccer
SoftballVolleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
FFAMountain Biking
Phi Beta LambdaPhi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Spanish ClubStudent Ambassadors
Student Government Association
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Timberwolves
- Blue Mountain Community College was founded in 1962 to meet the growing education, training, and cultural needs of northeastern Oregon. Since then, it has expanded and evolved into a comprehensive community college that serves a diverse community of life-long learners with facilities in Baker City, Boardman, Hermiston, Milton Freewater, and Pendleton. Blue Mountain Community College's main campus is located in northeastern Oregon surrounded by the natural beauty of rich wheat fields and the foothills of the Blue Mountains. Our scenic 175-acre hilltop site overlooks Pendleton, a city with a population of 16,180 and the county seat of Umatilla County. We are located 200 miles east of Portland and nearly the same distance from Seattle, Spokane and Boise. The College's buildings date from 1965 to our new science and technology facility which was first occupied in September 2000. In November of 1998, the voters of our service district passed a building and technology bond aimed at renewing and expanding existing facilities, and building new educational sites, which will help BMCC transition into the future. At Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) you can earn the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer(AAOT), The Associate of Science(AS), The Associate of Applied Science(AAS), The Associate Degree in General Studies(AGS), and Certificates. BMCC is a public, two-year coeducational college accredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities (NWCCU).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Blue Mountain Community College cost?
Blue Mountain Community College's tuition is approximately $6,188 for In-State students and $8,618 for Out-State students.
What sports does Blue Mountain Community College offer?
Blue Mountain Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Equestrian, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Blue Mountain Community College is Walla Walla Community College (37.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 522-2500
Walla Walla, WA 99362
(509) 522-2500
37.9 miles
Enrollment: 2,967 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $4,203 Out-state tuition: $5,203 Minority enrollment: 51%
Pacific Northwest Christian College
Private not-for-profit
3021 West Clearwater Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 420-4545
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 420-4545
40.8 miles
Enrollment: 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Columbia Basin College
Public
2600 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 547-0511
42.7 miles
Enrollment: 7,510 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 In-state tuition: $4,771 Out-state tuition: $6,858 Minority enrollment: 63%
Perry Technical Institute
Private not-for-profit
2011 W Washington Ave.
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 453-0374
Yakima, WA 98903
(509) 453-0374
103.3 miles
Enrollment: 1,072 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Yakima Valley College
Public
South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.
Yakima, WA 98907
(509) 574-4600
Yakima, WA 98907
(509) 574-4600
103.6 miles
Enrollment: 3,809 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $4,278 Out-state tuition: $4,746 Minority enrollment: 74%
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