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Mt Hood Community College

26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030

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With a commitment to being inclusive, Mt.Hood Community College offers a full range of education and training in a supportive environment to advance personal and professional growth.We are a community hub for cultural, economic, recreational, and intellectual enrichment.

School Highlights

Mt Hood Community College serves 18,485 students (6% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the state community college average of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 41%.

Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 18,485 students
In-state tuition: $5,159
Out-state tuition: $9,407
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 44:1
Minority enrollment: 53%
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 423 teachers has grown by 48% over five years.

Mt Hood Community College

(OR) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

Less than 2 yrs

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

423 staff

221 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Mt Hood Community College has declined by 33% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 44:1 has decreased from 98:1 over five years.

The Mt Hood Community College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.

Total Enrollment

18,485 students

1,724 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

44:1

14:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,200 students

767 students

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# Part-Time Students

4,334 students

957 students

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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Mt Hood Community College.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

322 students

278 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

14,528 students

767 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

104 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

4,407 students

957 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

220 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

270 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

18%

16%

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% Black

% White

47%

59%

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% Hawaiian

% Two or more races

n/a

% Non Resident races

n/a

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% Unknown races

n/a

11%

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0.74

0.61

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

26%

22%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Mt Hood 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)

$37,100

$33,800

This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Mt Hood Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Oregon by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,159 is more than the state average of $4,476. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $9,407 is more than the state average of $7,489. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$5,159

$4,476

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$9,407

$7,489

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Tuition Notes

The tuition rates includes services and fees.

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

86%

This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Mt Hood 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

$12,933

$12,875

This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Mt Hood 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

$5,673

$6,334

This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Mt Hood 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

100%

88%

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball

Source: 2021 (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

Profile last updated: 10/12/2023

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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 schools are Mt Hood Community College often compared to?

Mt Hood Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Portland Community College, Clackamas Community College by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Mt Hood Community College?

The acceptance rate of Mt Hood Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 88%.

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 and Largest student body.

In what neighborhood is Mt Hood Community College located?

Mt Hood Community College is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Gresham, OR.

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