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Central Oregon Community College

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Bend, OR 97703

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Central Oregon Community College is a public community college in Bend, Oregon. It primarily serves residents of Deschutes, Jefferson, and Crook Counties. Its service district also includes portions of Klamath, Lake, and Wasco counties.

School Highlights

Central Oregon Community College serves 6,759 students (27% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 6,759 students
In-state tuition: $121
Out-state tuition: $357
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 40:1
Minority enrollment: 43%
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Central Oregon Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 168 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.

Central Oregon Community College

(OR) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Private not-for-profit

Total Faculty

168 staff

192 staff

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Total Faculty Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2023	168	192
2021	398	221
2020	398	221
2019	398	221
2016	335	108
2015	335	108
2014	335	108
2012	222	120
2011	218	122
2010	200	124
2008	180	122

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Number of Programs Offered

School Calendar

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Student Body

The student population of Central Oregon Community College has grown by 40% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.

The Central Oregon Community College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 23% over five years.

Total Enrollment

6,759 students

2,463 students

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Total Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2024	6,759	729
2023	7,068	427
2022	3,735	427
2021	4,818	1,537
2020	4,818	1,721
2019	4,818	1,721
2018	5,205	328
2016	10,565	2,316
2015	10,565	2,316
2014	10,565	2,316
2013	6,979	2,092
2012	7,020	2,344
2011	6,837	2,490
2010	6,216	2,482
2009	6,216	2,482
2008	4,440	2,041
2007	4,273	1,709

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Student : Teacher Ratio

40:1

21:1

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Student-Staff Ratio Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2023	42:1	15:1
2021	12:1	13:1
2020	12:1	23:1
2019	12:1	23:1
2016	32:1	28:1
2015	32:1	29:1
2014	32:1	29:1
2012	32:1	29:1
2011	31:1	28:1
2010	31:1	27:1
2008	25:1	21:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,839 students

310 students

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Full-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2024	1,839	328
2023	1,272	210
2022	1,727	242
2021	2,187	767
2020	2,187	873
2019	2,187	873
2018	2,377	243
2016	2,175	850
2015	2,175	850
2014	2,175	850
2013	3,292	1,141
2012	3,382	1,290
2011	3,280	1,399
2010	2,911	1,429
2009	2,911	1,429
2008	1,674	996
2007	1,548	1,007

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# Part-Time Students

4,920 students

2,153 students

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Part-Time Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2024	4,920	2,589
2023	5,796	693
2022	2,008	798
2021	2,631	957
2020	2,631	1,152
2019	2,631	1,152
2018	2,828	1,106
2016	8,390	1,301
2015	8,390	1,301
2014	8,390	1,301
2013	3,687	1,204
2012	3,638	1,054
2011	3,557	1,100
2010	3,305	1,277
2009	3,305	1,277
2008	2,766	1,170
2007	2,725	1,013

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

675 students

339 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,839 students

310 students

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Full-Time Undergraduate Students Enrollment Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2024	1,839	328
2023	1,727	210
2022	1,727	242
2021	2,187	767
2020	2,187	873
2019	2,187	873
2018	2,377	243
2016	10,565	850
2015	10,565	850
2014	10,565	850
2013	6,979	2,092
2012	7,020	2,344
2011	6,837	2,490
2010	2,911	1,429
2009	2,911	1,429
2008	4,440	2,041
2007	4,273	1,709

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

193 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

4,920 students

2,589 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

153 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

330 students

270 students

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Dormitory Capacity Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2023	330	270
2021	330	270
2020	330	297
2019	330	297
2018	330	297
2017	330	150
2016	102	140
2015	102	140
2014	102	140
2013	100	140
2012	102	142
2011	102	142
2010	102	145
2009	102	145
2008	102	142

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% American Indian/Alaskan

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2023	4%	3%
2021	1%	1%
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%
2016	2%	1%
2015	2%	2%
2014	2%	2%
2013	3%	1%
2012	2%	2%
2011	3%	2%
2010	2%	2%
2009	2%	2%
2008	3%	2%

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% Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2023	4%	4%
2021	2%	4%
2020	2%	6%
2019	2%	6%
2016	1%	4%
2015	1%	4%
2014	1%	4%
2013	2%	5%
2012	1%	4%
2011	1%	4%
2010	2%	4%
2009	2%	4%
2008	2%	6%

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% Hispanic

15%

20%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2023	12%	8%
2021	13%	15%
2020	13%	14%
2019	13%	14%
2016	8%	10%
2015	8%	9%
2014	8%	9%
2013	6%	8%
2012	8%	11%
2011	6%	10%
2010	5%	7%
2009	5%	7%
2008	4%	8%

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% Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2023	2%	12%
2021	1%	2%
2020	1%	3%
2019	1%	3%
2016	1%	2%
2015	1%	2%
2014	1%	2%
2012	1%	4%
2011	1%	3%
2010	1%	3%
2009	1%	3%

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% White

57%

53%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2023	54%	26%
2021	70%	63%
2020	70%	56%
2019	70%	56%
2016	76%	66%
2015	76%	70%
2014	76%	70%
2013	89%	82%
2012	88%	77%
2011	88%	77%
2010	79%	69%
2009	79%	69%
2008	89%	82%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

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Hawaiian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2018-2024)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2024	17%	89%
2023	1%	38%
2021	1%	1%
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%
2018	12%	75%

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% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2023	12%	8%
2021	4%	5%
2020	4%	5%
2019	4%	5%
2016	2%	3%
2015	2%	3%
2014	2%	3%

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% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

20%

11%

0.60

0.66

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2023	0.68	0.75
2021	0.49	0.51
2020	0.48	0.53
2019	0.48	0.53
2018	0.45	0.19
2017	0.46	0.00
2016	0.41	0.42
2015	0.41	0.41
2014	0.41	0.41
2013	0.20	0.55
2012	0.22	0.41
2011	0.22	0.38
2010	0.37	0.38
2009	0.37	0.38
2008	0.20	0.34

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

22%

42%

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Completion Rates For First-Time of Full-Time Students Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2024	22%	45%
2023	24%	50%
2022	23%	42%
2021	23.66%	22.18%
2020	23.56%	21.84%
2019	21.18%	21.18%
2018	19.87%	50%
2017	20%	50%
2015	19%	18%
2014	17%	18%
2013	19%	17%
2012	21%	15%
2011	14%	14%
2010	13%	14%
2008	16%	16%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

58%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$34,700

$33,800

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) Trends Over Years (2008-2013)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2013	$34,700	$33,800
2012	$33,500	$33,100
2010	$35,000	$35,200
2008	$33,400	$34,200

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $121 is less than the state average of $4,172. The in-state tuition has declined by 98% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $357 is less than the state average of $6,738. The out-state tuition has declined by 97% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$121

$4,172

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Tuition Fees For an In-State Student Trends Over Years (2008-2024)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2024	$6,705	$5,879
2023	$121	$4,610
2021	$6,417	$4,610
2020	$6,111	$4,610
2019	$6,111	$4,610
2016	$4,329	$4,014
2015	$4,131	$4,032
2014	$4,131	$4,032
2013	$4,131	$4,032
2012	$3,807	$3,807
2011	$3,579	$3,234
2010	$3,219	$3,038
2008	$3,219	$2,928

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$357

$6,738

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Tuition Fees For an Out-Of-State Student Trends Over Years (2008-2024)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2024	$13,185	$9,551
2023	$357	$7,578
2021	$12,609	$7,959
2020	$12,051	$7,959
2019	$12,051	$7,959
2016	$8,541	$7,959
2015	$8,163	$8,163
2014	$8,163	$8,163
2013	$8,163	$8,163
2012	$7,587	$7,660
2011	$7,143	$7,143
2010	$6,459	$7,014
2008	$6,459	$7,014

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

79%

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Financial Aid Student Percentage Comparison Over the Years (2007-2023)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2023	79%	79%
2022	90%	81%
2021	79%	86%
2020	79%	83%
2019	79%	83%
2018	82%	80%
2017	71%	82%
2016	75%	78%
2015	75%	78%
2014	75%	78%
2013	80%	82%
2012	80%	80%
2011	78%	76%
2010	71%	71%
2009	35%	41%
2008	55%	54%
2007	55%	67%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$12,412

$12,875

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Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2023	$12,412	$12,875
2021	$12,412	$12,875
2020	$12,412	$12,875
2019	$15,350	$12,749
2018	$16,884	$11,197
2017	$16,884	$11,197
2015	$17,667	$15,375
2014	$17,754	$14,324
2013	$16,936	$13,834
2012	$15,441	$13,000
2011	$12,407	$12,000
2010	$9,729	$10,500
2008	$7,584	$8,625

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,334

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Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Central Oregon Community College	Oregon
2023	$6,334	$6,334
2021	$6,334	$6,334
2020	$6,334	$6,334
2019	$6,334	$6,334
2018	$6,406	$5,500
2017	$6,406	$5,500
2015	$8,450	$6,156
2014	$7,125	$5,718
2013	$6,334	$5,750
2012	$5,951	$5,500
2011	$5,500	$5,500
2010	$4,464	$4,500
2008	$2,625	$3,327

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Acceptance Rate

100%

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

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Central Oregon Community College cost?

Central Oregon Community College's tuition is approximately $121 for In-State students and $357 for Out-State students.

What is the acceptance rate of Central Oregon Community College?

The acceptance rate of Central Oregon Community College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.

What is Central Oregon Community College's ranking?

Central Oregon Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Largest student body.

In what neighborhood is Central Oregon Community College located?

Central Oregon Community College is located in the River West neighborhood of Bend, OR.

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