School Highlights
Heald College-Portland served 508 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was equal to the state average of 41%.
School Overview
Heald College-Portland
(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
Private, for profit
Public
Total Faculty
28 staff
221 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
508 students
1,724 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
767 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
957 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
731 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
432 students
767 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
76 students
957 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
220 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
16%
% Black
8%
2%
% White
59%
59%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
13%
11%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
18%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,620
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,676
$15,375
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,826
$6,156
Acceptance Rate
90%
100%
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.
What is the acceptance rate of Heald College-Portland?
The acceptance rate of Heald College-Portland is 90%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Heald College-Portland is Carrington College-Portland (4.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Carrington College-Portland
Private for-profit
2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Fl.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 761-6100
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 761-6100
4.1 miles
| 330 students
1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 281-4181
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 281-4181
4.2 miles
| 466 students
Clark College
Public
1933 Fort Vancouver Way
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 699-6398
Vancouver, WA 98663
(360) 699-6398
5.8 miles
| 9,233 students
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 491-6422
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 491-6422
9.8 miles
| 18,485 students
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
11.4 miles
| 22,904 students
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