- At Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC), one can complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree, earn an associate degree, take courses to get a job, prepare to start a small business, get a GED, learn English as a second language, or take courses for personal enrichment. Students may explore career ideas, retrain or update skills, pursue personal interests, or broaden horizons, attending either full or part-time. Oregon Coast offers credit and non-credit courses at its campuses in Lincoln City, Newport, and Waldport.
School Highlights
Oregon Coast Community College serves 470 students (43% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 470 students
- In-state tuition: $3,816
- Out-state tuition: $7,959
- Acceptance Rate: 94%
- Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
- Minority enrollment: 42%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 64% over five years.
Oregon Coast Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
24 staff
20 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Oregon Coast Community College has grown by 12% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Oregon Coast Community College diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
470 students
1,376 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
202 students
212 students
# Part-Time Students
268 students
1,164 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
289 students
301 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
202 students
212 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
214 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
268 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
20%
19%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
58%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
14%
10%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
49%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,816 is less than the state average of $4,098. The in-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,959 is more than the state average of $6,824. The out-state tuition has grown by 54% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,816
$4,098
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,959
$6,824
Tuition Notes
$125 / credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,405
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,875
$6,359
Acceptance Rate
94%
94%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Oregon Coast Community College cost?
Oregon Coast Community College's tuition is approximately $3,816 for In-State students and $7,959 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Oregon Coast Community College?
The acceptance rate of Oregon Coast Community College is 94%, which is equal to the state average of 94%.
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