The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is approximately 87% per year (2026).
The most selective college in Oregon is currently Northwest College-Medford, with an acceptance rate of 50%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 50%
100%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 87%
Most Selective Community Colleges in Oregon (2026)
College
Acceptance Rate
Location
Rank: #11.
Northwest College-Medford
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 50%
2241 Tower East
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 772-8937
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 772-8937
Rank: #22.
Acceptance Rate: 63%
1500 SW Chandler Avenue
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 322-3100
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 322-3100
Rank: #33.
Portland Actors Conservatory
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 75%
1410 SW Morrison St.
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 274-1717
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 274-1717
Rank: #44.
Portland Fashion Institute
Private not-for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 80%
4301 NE Tillamook
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 927-5457
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 927-5457
Rank: #55.
Carrington College-Portland
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 84%
2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Fl.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 761-6100
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 761-6100
Rank: #66.
Phagans School of Hair Design
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 85%
12000 SE 82nd Avenue Suite 4010
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 652-2668
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 652-2668
Rank: #77.
Acceptance Rate: 94%
400 SE College Way
Newport, OR 97366
(541) 265-2283
Newport, OR 97366
(541) 265-2283
Rank: #88.
Concorde Career College-Portland
Private for-profit
Acceptance Rate: 97%
1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 281-4181
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 281-4181
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Acceptance Rate: 100%
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 383-7500
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 383-7500
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Chemeketa Community College ![Chemeketa Community College Photo - Commencement]( "Chemeketa Community College Photo - Commencement")
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5000
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5000
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Mt Hood Community College ![Mt Hood Community College Photo - Mt. Hood Community College Campus]( "Mt Hood Community College Photo - Mt. Hood Community College Campus")
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 491-6422
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 491-6422
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
Portland Community College ![Portland Community College Photo - Rock Creek campus - sculpture]( "Portland Community College Photo - Rock Creek campus - sculpture")
Public
Acceptance Rate: 100%
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
Rank: #9 - 139. - 13.
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.]( "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
Acceptance Rate: 100%
3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 956-7501
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 956-7501
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Oregon average community college acceptance rate?
The Oregon average community college acceptance rate is 87% for 2026.
What are the most selective community college in Oregon?
The most selective community college in Oregon include Northwest College-Medford, Oregon State University-Cascades Campus and Portland Actors Conservatory.
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