Central Oregon Community College

2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97701
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School Highlights

Central Oregon Community College serves 13,687 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 41:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 46%.

Top Rankings

Central Oregon Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Oregon for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 335 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Central Oregon Community College(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociates CollegesAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty335 staff108 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Central Oregon Community College has grown by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 41:1 has increased from 32:1 over five years.
The Central Oregon Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 50% over five years.
Total Enrollment13,687 students2,061 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio41:144:1
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# Full-Time Students4,303 students853 students
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# Part-Time Students3,998 students1,208 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		102142
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
1%
5%
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% Hispanic
9%
13%
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% Black
1%
4%
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% White
50%
54%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races		-
4%
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% Unknown races
36%
17%
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Diversity Score0.610.66
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College Completion Rate
20%
20%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,700$32,200
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $6,111 is more than the state average of $4,676. The in-state tuition has grown by 70% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,051 is more than the state average of $7,715. The out-state tuition has grown by 68% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$6,111$4,676
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Out-State Tuition Fees$12,051$7,715
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid75%82%
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Median Debt for Graduates$16,884$13,425
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,406$6,406
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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: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Profile last updated: 08/13/2020

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Central Oregon Community College is Lane Community College (83.8 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Lane Community College
    Public
    9,029 students | 83.80 Mi4000 E 30th Ave
    Eugene, OR 97405
    (541) 463-3000     83.809,029
  • Linn-Benton Community College
    Linn-Benton Community College Photo - LBCC Courtyard/Library
    Public
    10,347 students | 94.30 Mi6500 Pacific Blvd SW
    Albany, OR 97321
    (541) 917-4811     94.3010,347
  • Chemeketa Community College
    Chemeketa Community College Photo - Building 1, Bookstore
    Public
    10,151 students | 101.80 Mi4000 Lancaster Dr NE
    Salem, OR 97305
    (503) 399-5000     101.8010,151
  • Clackamas Community College
    Public
    6,064 students | 105.40 Mi19600 Molalla Ave
    Oregon City, OR 97045
    (503) 594-6000     105.406,064
  • Columbia Gorge Community College
    Public
    803 students | 105.40 Mi400 E Scenic Dr
    The Dalles, OR 97058
    (541) 506-6000     105.40803
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 13,687 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,111
  • Out-state tuition: $12,051
  • Student:teacher ratio: 41:1
  • Minority enrollment: 50%
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For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,676 per year for in-state students and $7,715 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,361 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Concorde Career College-Portland. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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