School Highlights
Heald College-Portland served 508 students
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was less than the state average of 45%.
School Overview
Heald College-Portland
(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
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
28 staff
20 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
508 students
1,376 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
24:1
# Enrollment Undergraduate
508 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
432 students
212 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
76 students
1,164 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
19%
% Black
8%
3%
% White
59%
55%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
% Unknown races
13%
10%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
18%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$31,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,620
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,676
$15,375
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,826
$6,156
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Heald College-Portland cost?
Heald College-Portland's private state tuition is approximately $13,620.
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