• 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 6,812 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 6,812 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,159
  • Out-state tuition: $9,407
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size

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
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
285 staff
221 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mt Hood Community College has declined by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 98:1 over five years.
The Mt Hood Community College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,812 students
1,724 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,405 students
767 students
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# Part-Time Students
4,407 students
957 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
322 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,405 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
n/a
1%
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% Asian
7%
4%
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% Hispanic
15%
15%
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% Black
2%
2%
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% White
65%
63%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
4%
7%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in OR.
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
22%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,100
$33,800
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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 stayed relatively flat 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 declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,159
$4,694
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,407
$7,748
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Tuition Notes
The tuition rates includes services and fees.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
86%
This chart display 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 OR by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,933
$12,875
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,673
$6,334
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%

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

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 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: Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 6,812 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,159
  • Out-state tuition: $9,407
  • Student:teacher ratio: 24:1
  • Minority enrollment: 35%
  • Source: Verified school update

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