The mission of Clatsop Community College is to provide high quality learning opportunities for individuals in Clatsop County and beyond, and to lead in meeting the changing needs of our community.
School Highlights
Clatsop Community College serves 741 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 741 students
In-state tuition: $4,014
Out-state tuition: $7,578
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 98%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Clatsop Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
129 staff
192 staff
Student Body
The student population of Clatsop Community College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Clatsop Community College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
741 students
903 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
279 students
210 students
# Part-Time Students
462 students
693 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
707 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
279 students
210 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
136 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
462 students
693 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
11%
12%
% White
2%
26%
% Hawaiian
56%
38%
% Two or more races
29%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2603%
0.5%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,014 is less than the state average of $4,166. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,578 is more than the state average of $6,762. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,014
$4,166
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,578
$6,762
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,542
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Clatsop Community College is a public, two-year institution serving
northwest Oregon and southwest Washington since 1958. It has grown
to an enrollment of over 7,000 students. Instruction and training
in liberal arts and sciences, professional technical fields,
continuing education, developmental education, and general
education are offered. Located at the mouth of the Columbia River
in historic Astoria, the College enjoys the mild climate that has
helped make the Oregon coast famous for its lush, green beauty and
rugged, undeveloped shoreline. Its high-quality, low-cost education
serves a district that covers all of Clatsop County and part of
Columbia County in Oregon, and Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties in
Washington. In addition to the main campus facilities, the College
has a performing arts center and waterfront Marine and Integrated
Manufacturing Technology training facilities. The South County
Center in Seaside serves south Clatsop County including the cities
of Seaside, Gearhart, and Cannon Beach. Other communities which the
College serves include Warrenton, Knappa, Clatskanie, Rainier, and
Westport, as well as Long Beach, Ilwaco, Seaview, and Naselle in
Washington. The degree offered by Clatsop Community College
includes Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer Degree, Associate of
Science - Oregon Transfer Degree in Business, Associate of General
Studies, Associate of Applied Science Degrees. The college also
offers Applied Science Certificate Programs. Clatsop Community
College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Universities.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 741 students
In-state tuition: $4,014
Out-state tuition: $7,578
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 98%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
