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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- 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 grown by 155% 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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Clackamas Community College has declined by 12% 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 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,555 students
1,537 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,965 students
767 students
# Part-Time Students
3,590 students
957 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
270 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,965 students
767 students
# 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%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
68%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
3.55%
2.3%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,000
$32,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,133 is less than the state average of $4,694. 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 $7,748. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,133
$4,694
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,918
$7,748
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,146
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,667
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
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.
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The nearest community college to Clackamas Community College is Portland Community College (11.1 miles away)
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