Best Oregon Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 20 community colleges serving 93,320 students in Oregon (19 public colleges and 1 private colleges).
For Oregon community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,476 per year for in-state students and $7,489 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Columbia Gorge Community College, Treasure Valley Community College and Concorde Career College-Portland.
The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 92% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 40% (majority Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(OR) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
4%
Hispanic
16%
Black
2%
White
60%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
4%
Non Resident
2%
Unknown
10%
OR All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Oregon Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
Carrington College-Portland
Private for-profit
2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Fl.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 761-6100
| 330 students
400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-6011
| 825 students
1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 281-4181
| 466 students
1500 SW Chandler Avenue
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 322-3100
| 1,374 students
Portland Community College
Portland Community College Photo - Rock Creek campus - sculpture
Public
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
| 22,904 students
4301 Third St.
Tillamook, OR 97141
(503) 842-8222
| 497 students
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
(541) 881-8822
| 1,470 students
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-1260
| 1,559 students
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 383-7500
| 4,818 students
Chemeketa Community College
Chemeketa Community College Photo - Building 1, Bookstore
Public
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5000
| 8,328 students
Clackamas Community College
Public
19600 Molalla Ave
Oregon City, OR 97045
(503) 594-6000
| 5,555 students
Clatsop Community College
Public
1651 Lexington Avenue
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 325-0910
| 754 students
Klamath Community College
Public
7390 South Sixth Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 882-3521
| 1,492 students
Lane Community College
Public
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 463-3000
| 7,702 students
Linn-Benton Community College
Linn-Benton Community College Photo - LBCC Courtyard/Library
Public
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
| 4,956 students
Mt Hood Community College
Mt Hood Community College Photo - Mt. Hood Community College Campus
Public
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 491-6422
| 18,485 students
Oregon Coast Community College
Oregon Coast Community College Photo - OCCC Library and Media Services entrance.
Public
400 SE College Way
Newport, OR 97366
(541) 265-2283
| 417 students
Rogue Community College
Rogue Community College Photo - The RCC Riverside Campus in downtown Medford focuses on college transfer programs. An active student government and frequent interaction between the college and the business community ads to the vibrancy of this urban campus.
Public
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 956-7500
| 7,711 students
1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-2525
| 1,537 students
Umpqua Community College
Public
1140 Umpqua College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
(541) 440-4600
| 2,140 students
[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Oregon

Community Colleges in Oregon (Closed)

School
Location
Students
6035 NE 78th Ct
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 505-5400
| 508 students
600 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-2245
| 452 students
4145 SW Watson Ave. #300
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 646-6000
| 740 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Oregon?
There are 20 community colleges serving 93,320 students in Oregon.
How much do community colleges cost in Oregon?
For Oregon community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,476 per year for in-state students and $7,489 for out-of-state students.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Oregon?
The best top ranked community colleges in Oregon include Columbia Gorge Community College, Treasure Valley Community College and Concorde Career College-Portland.
What is community college acceptance rate in Oregon?
The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 92% (view national acceptance rates).
What is community college diversity score in Oregon?
Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Oregon?
Oregon community college are approximately 40% minority students (majority Hispanic).

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