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 754 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2023)
Enrollment: 754 students
In-state tuition: $4,014
Out-state tuition: $7,578
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 129 teachers has grown by 143% over five years.
Clatsop 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
129 staff
221 staff
Student Body
The student population of Clatsop Community College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Clatsop Community College diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
754 students
1,537 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
280 students
767 students
# Part-Time Students
474 students
957 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
707 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
280 students
767 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
474 students
957 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
220 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
75%
63%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.59%
2.3%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$32,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,014 is less than the state average of $4,694. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,578 is less than the state average of $7,748. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,014
$4,694
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,578
$7,748
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,542
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2021 (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 (2023)
Enrollment: 754 students
In-state tuition: $4,014
Out-state tuition: $7,578
Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
Minority enrollment: 25%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
