Clatsop Community College

1653 Jerome Ave, Astoria, OR, 97103 - View a map of this school Map

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The mission of Clatsop Community College is to provide high quality learning opportunities for individuals in Clatsop County and beyond, and to lead in meeting the changing needs of our community. ...

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County Clatsop County, OR -
Title IV Eligible YES Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 288 students 1,015 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 567 students 1,441 students
Total Enrollment 1,141 students 2,177 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 83% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 51% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,262 $2,841
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 15% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $887 $1,267
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 35% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,014 $1,151
% Students Receiving Loans 24% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,532 $3,120

School Notes:

  • Clatsop Community College is a public, two-year institution serving northwest Oregon and southwest Washington since 1958. It has grown to an enrollment of over 7,000 students. Instruction and training in liberal arts and sciences, professional technical fields, continuing education, developmental education, and general education are offered.
  • Located at the mouth of the Columbia River in historic Astoria, the College enjoys the mild climate that has helped make the Oregon coast famous for its lush, green beauty and rugged, undeveloped shoreline. Its high-quality, low-cost education serves a district that covers all of Clatsop County and part of Columbia County in Oregon, and Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties in Washington.
  • In addition to the main campus facilities, the College has a performing arts center and waterfront Marine and Integrated Manufacturing Technology training facilities. The South County Center in Seaside serves south Clatsop County including the cities of Seaside, Gearhart, and Cannon Beach. Other communities which the College serves include Warrenton, Knappa, Clatskanie, Rainier, and Westport, as well as Long Beach, Ilwaco, Seaview, and Naselle in Washington.
  • The degree offered by Clatsop Community College includes Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer Degree, Associate of Science - Oregon Transfer Degree in Business, Associate of General Studies, Associate of Applied Science Degrees. The college also offers Applied Science Certificate Programs.
  • Clatsop Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
  • Profile last updated: 03/24/2008.

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