Central Oregon Community College

2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97703
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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 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 44%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 398 teachers has grown by 79% over five years.
Central Oregon Community College(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High TraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty398 staff221 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Central Oregon Community College has declined by 54% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five years.
The Central Oregon Community College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment4,818 students1,721 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio12:123:1
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# Full-Time Students2,187 students873 students
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# Part-Time Students2,631 students848 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		330 students297 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
2%
6%
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% Hispanic
13%
14%
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% Black
1%
3%
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% White
70%
56%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
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% Two or more races
4%
5%
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% Unknown races
8%
13%
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Diversity Score0.480.64
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College Completion Rate
21%
21%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$34,700$32,700
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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 27% 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 26% 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 Aid79%83%
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Median Debt for Graduates$15,350$13,207
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$6,334
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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: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Central Oregon Community College is Oregon State University-Cascades Campus (0.0 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
    Public
    1,311 students | 0.00 Mi1500 SW Chandler Avenue
    Bend, OR 97702
    (541) 322-3100     0.001,311
  • Lane Community College
    Public
    8,861 students | 83.80 Mi4000 E 30th Ave
    Eugene, OR 97405
    (541) 463-3000     83.808,861
  • Linn-Benton Community College
    Linn-Benton Community College Photo - LBCC Courtyard/Library
    Public
    5,533 students | 94.30 Mi6500 Pacific Blvd SW
    Albany, OR 97321
    (541) 917-4999     94.305,533
  • Chemeketa Community College
    Chemeketa Community College Photo - Building 1, Bookstore
    Public
    9,347 students | 101.80 Mi4000 Lancaster Dr NE
    Salem, OR 97305
    (503) 399-5000     101.809,347
  • Clackamas Community College
    Public
    6,270 students | 105.40 Mi19600 Molalla Ave
    Oregon City, OR 97045
    (503) 594-6000     105.406,270
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 4,818 students
  • In-state tuition: $6,111
  • Out-state tuition: $12,051
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 30%
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