Clackamas Community College

  • Mission of the college is to serve the people of the college district with high quality education and training opportunities that are accessible to all students, adaptable to changing needs, and accountable to the community we serve.

School Highlights

Clackamas Community College serves 5,555 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 41%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 5,555 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,133
  • Out-state tuition: $11,918
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 559 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Clackamas Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
559 staff
221 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Clackamas Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Clackamas Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,555 students
1,724 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,965 students
767 students
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# Part-Time Students
3,590 students
957 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Clackamas Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Oregon.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
270 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,965 students
767 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,590 students
957 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
220 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
3%
4%
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% Hispanic
12%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Clackamas Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Black
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Clackamas Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
68%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Clackamas Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Clackamas Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
8%
11%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Clackamas Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
Diversity Score
0.51
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Clackamas Community College and the community college average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
22%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Clackamas Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,000
$33,800
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Clackamas Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Oregon by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,133 is less than the state average of $4,476. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,918 is more than the state average of $7,489. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,133
$4,476
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,918
$7,489
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Clackamas Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
86%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Clackamas Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,146
$12,875
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Clackamas Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,667
$6,334
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Clackamas Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • The CCC District covers all of Clackamas County except Lake Oswego, Sandy, Damascus and Boring school districts. Programs offered by Clackamas Community College includes Professional/Technical: CCC offers one-year Certificate of Completion and two-year Associate of Science Degree programs in 30 professional/technical career areas and General Studies; College Transfer: CCC offers the two-year Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree; Literacy/Basic Skills: CCC offers individualized instruction in basic academic and study skills, including Adult High School Diploma, GED, ESL, Alternative Schools, Life & Career Options and Young Parent Opportunity Program; Community Education and Business Training. Clackamas Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and is approved as a veterans training institution by the Veterans Administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Clackamas Community College cost?
Clackamas Community College's tuition is approximately $4,133 for In-State students and $11,918 for Out-State students.
What schools are Clackamas Community College often compared to?
Clackamas Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Portland Community College by visitors of our site.
In what neighborhood is Clackamas Community College located?
Clackamas Community College is located in the Caufield neighborhood of Oregon City, OR.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 5,555 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,133
  • Out-state tuition: $11,918
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 32%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,476 per year for in-state students and $7,489 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 93%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Mt Hood Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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