Heald College-Portland (Closed 2015)

6035 NE 78th Ct
Portland, OR 97218
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Tel: (503) 505-5400

School Highlights

Heald College-Portland serves 508 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 46%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 250% over five years.
Heald College-Portland(OR) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic
Total Faculty28 staff108 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Heald College-Portland has declined by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five years.
The Heald College-Portland diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment508 students2,061 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio18:144:1
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# Full-Time Students-853 students
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# Part-Time Students-1,208 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Asian
5%
5%
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% Hispanic
11%
13%
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% Black
8%
4%
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% White
59%
54%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
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% Unknown races
13%
17%
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Diversity Score0.610.66
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College Completion Rate
28%
19%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$38,900$32,200
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $13,620 is more than the state average of $13,361. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$13,620$13,361
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid96%82%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,676$15,375
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Median Debt for Dropouts$8,826$6,156
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Acceptance Rate90%100%
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Source: 2015 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Heald College-Portland is Carrington College-Portland (4.1 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Carrington College-Portland
    Private for-profit
    234 students | 4.10 Mi2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Fl.
    Portland,  OR  97232
    (503) 761-6100     4.10234
  • Concorde Career College-Portland
    Private for-profit
    446 students | 4.20 Mi1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300
    Portland,  OR  97232
    (503) 281-4181     4.20446
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Portland
    Private, for profit
    452 students | 5.70 Mi600 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 500
    Portland,  OR  97205
    (503) 223-2245     5.70452
  • Clark College
    Public
    9,878 students | 5.80 Mi1933 Fort Vancouver Way
    Vancouver,  WA  98663
    (360) 992-2000     5.809,878
  • Mt Hood Community College
    Mt Hood Community College Photo - Mt. Hood Community College Campus
    Public
    28,000 students | 9.80 Mi26000 SE Stark St
    Gresham,  OR  97030
    (503) 491-6422     9.8028,000
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 508 students
  • Private-state tuition: $13,620
  • Acceptance Rate: 90%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 41%
Did You Know?
Multnomah County, OR community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Multnomah County, OR is Concorde Career College-Portland. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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