Mt Hood Community College
- Mt. Hood Community College affords all people a knowledge-based education, giving them the ability to make life choices; adapt to change; build strong communities; contribute to and derive benefit from the new economy; and become part of a skilled workforce.
School Highlights
Mt Hood Community College serves 28,000 students (33% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 28,000 students
- In-state tuition: $5,159
- Out-state tuition: $9,407
- Minority enrollment: 54%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mt Hood Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 285 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mt Hood Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
285 staff
221 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mt Hood Community College has grown by 201% over five years.
The Mt Hood Community College diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
28,000 students
2,025 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
98:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
9,287 students
873 students
# Part-Time Students
18,713 students
1,152 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
661 students
299 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
873 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
118 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,343 students
1,526 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
167 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
297 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
14%
% Black
4%
3%
% White
46%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
26%
13%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
5.59%
2.3%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,100
$32,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,159 is more than the state average of $4,694. The in-state tuition has grown by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,407 is more than the state average of $7,748. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,159
$4,694
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,407
$7,748
Tuition Notes
The tuition rates includes services and fees.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
82%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,933
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,673
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Being a student at Mt. Hood Community College means making changes, adjustments and adding new responsibilities to your daily lifestyle. The flexibility of a two-year college allows you to attend part time or full time, day, evening or weekend classes, as well as distance learning classes. MHCC costs less than a four-year college or university and allows you to transfer to a four-year college or university, if you wish to earn your bachelor`s degree. Your learning techniques and personal life schedule, will determine if full- time enrollment or part-time enrollment is best for you. Our advisers are here to help you decide which is best to achieve your educational goals
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mt Hood Community College cost?
Mt Hood Community College's tuition is approximately $5,159 for In-State students and $9,407 for Out-State students.
What sports does Mt Hood Community College offer?
Mt Hood Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Mt Hood Community College's ranking?
Mt Hood Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown, Largest student body and Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Mt Hood Community College is Concorde Career College-Portland (12.4 miles away)
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