Central Oregon Community College
School Highlights
Central Oregon Community College serves 4,818 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 4,818 students
- In-state tuition: $6,417
- Out-state tuition: $12,609
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 30%
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
The teacher population of 398 teachers has grown by 18% over five years.
Central Oregon Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
398 staff
221 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Central Oregon Community College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Central Oregon Community College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,818 students
1,724 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

# Full-Time Students
2,187 students
767 students

# Part-Time Students
2,631 students
957 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
657 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,187 students
767 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,631 students
957 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
220 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
330 students
270 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

% Asian
2%
4%

% Hispanic
13%
15%

% Black
1%
2%

% White
70%
63%

% Hawaiian
1%
1%

% Two or more races
4%
5%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
8%
7%


Diversity Score
0.49
0.57

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
22%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,700
$33,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $6,417 is more than the state average of $4,694. The in-state tuition has grown by 34% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,609 is more than the state average of $7,748. The out-state tuition has grown by 32% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$6,417
$4,694

Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,609
$7,748

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$12,412
$12,875

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,334

Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
21 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Afrocentric Studies Club, Art Club, Asian Cultures Club, Community Health Club, CRU Lifelines, Culinary Arts Club, Dance Club, Dreamers Club, First Nations Student Union, Gaming Club, German Club, Jewish Students Club, Latinx Club, LGBTQ & Friends Club, Live Action Society, Men's Baseball Club Team, Nursing Club, Ski & Snowboard Club, Theorian Society, Vet Tech Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Co-ed Intramural Indoor Soccer
Afrocentric Studies Club, Art Club, Asian Cultures Club, Community Health Club, CRU Lifelines, Culinary Arts Club, Dance Club, Dreamers Club, First Nations Student Union, Gaming Club, German Club, Jewish Students Club, Latinx Club, LGBTQ & Friends Club, Live Action Society, Men's Baseball Club Team, Nursing Club, Ski & Snowboard Club, Theorian Society, Vet Tech Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Co-ed Intramural Indoor Soccer
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/16/2022
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Central Oregon Community College cost?
Central Oregon Community College's tuition is approximately $6,417 for In-State students and $12,609 for Out-State students.
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