Everest College-Portland

425 SW Washington, Portland, OR, 97204-2296

Tel: (503)222-3225

Private for-profit | 785 students

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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:

• Everest College-Portland serves 785 students (63% of students are full-time).
• The school's student:teacher ratio of 46:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
• Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body.
• Everest College-Portland is one of 7 community colleges within Multnomah County, OR.

• The nearest community college is Portland Community College (6.2 miles away).

School Notes:

• The Portland campus of Everest College was established in 1955. A leader right from the start, we are proud to have been the first college in Oregon to offer data processing skills as well as hands-on classroom training with actual computer equipment. In late 2005, the campus changed its name from Western Business College. This change reflected the diverse selection of fields offered beyond Business including Medical, Criminal Justice, and Travel.
• Some notable features of the Portland campus include small class sizes that average from 20 to 25 students, access to the Multnomah County Library, reference library and an extensive laSw library. Usage of available Internet connections, access to 23 high-tech classrooms and a spacious student lounge, which are housed in a six-story building with 26,000 square feet of space.
• Our programs emphasize real-world training that is tailored to meet the needs of potential employers. The fields of study focus on industries that offer solid, long-term career opportunities for graduates. we maintain a well-defined program philosophy of providing a quality education that emphasizes practical skills; employ a highly skilled and dedicated faculty; and cater to students seeking a strong knowledge base and the experience needed to succeed in their chosen fields.
• The college is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award diplomas and occupational associate's degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.

Nearby Schools:

Everest College-Portland
785 students | 0 mi. away

Portland Community College
32456 students | 6.2 mi. away

Mt Hood Community College
10264 students | 13.6 mi. away

Pioneer Pacific College
1982 students | 14.4 mi. away

Clackamas Community College
7804 students | 14.5 mi. away

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