Heald College-Portland (Closed 2015)
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 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was more than the state average of 37%.
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
1,537 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1

# 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%
15%

% Black
8%
2%

% White
59%
63%

% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%

% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
13%
7%


Diversity Score
0.63
0.57

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
18%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$32,700

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
$6,209

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%.
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