Klamath Community College

7390 South Sixth Street
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Klamath Community College (KCC) is accredited through the Northwest Commission of Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Klamath Community College provides accessible, quality education and services in response to the diverse needs of the student, business, and community. The College supports student success in workforce training, academic transfer, foundational skills development, and community education. Klamath Community College (KCC) offers quality learning opportunities that enhance growth and development for the individuals, businesses, and organizations within our greater community.

School Highlights

Klamath Community College serves 1,492 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 41%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,492 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,687
  • Out-state tuition: $6,495
  • Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Klamath Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Klamath Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
54 staff
221 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Klamath Community College has grown by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 25:1 over five years.
The Klamath Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 49% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,492 students
1,724 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
535 students
767 students
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# Part-Time Students
957 students
957 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Klamath Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Oregon.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
111 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
535 students
767 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
957 students
957 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
220 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%
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% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
19%
16%
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% Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Klamath Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% White
63%
59%
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% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Klamath Community College and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
6%
11%
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
Diversity Score
0.56
0.61
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
22%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Klamath Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,600
$33,800
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,687 is less than the state average of $4,476. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,495 is less than the state average of $7,489. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,687
$4,476
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,495
$7,489
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
86%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Klamath Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,577
$12,875
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Klamath Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,385
$6,334
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Klamath Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Klamath Community College cost?
Klamath Community College's tuition is approximately $3,687 for In-State students and $6,495 for Out-State students.
What is Klamath Community College's ranking?
Klamath Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,492 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,687
  • Out-state tuition: $6,495
  • Student:teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 37%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,476 per year for in-state students and $7,489 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 93%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Mt Hood Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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