Best Oregon Community Colleges (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 36 community colleges serving 137,234 students in Oregon (19 public colleges and 17 private colleges).

The average tuition for community colleges in Oregon is approximately $4,172 per year for in-state students and $6,738 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).

The top-ranked community colleges in California include Northwest College-Medford, Carrington College-Portland, and Chemeketa Community College.

The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 90% (compared to national acceptance rates).

Minority enrollment is 47%, with the majority being Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 21:1.

Mt Hood Community College Photo - Mt. Hood Community College Campus

Rogue Community College Photo - The RCC Redwood Campus in Josephine County is located on 84 wooded acres just outside the city of Grants Pass. Programs of study include college transfer, a vibrant fine and theater arts program, plus automotive, early childhood education, and nursing programs.

Chemeketa Community College Photo - Learning Resource Center

Linn-Benton Community College Photo - LBCC Courtyard/Library

Portland Community College Photo - PCC- Southeast Sculpture

[+] Show Closed Community Colleges in Oregon

Community Colleges in Oregon (Closed)

School

Location

Students

Heald College-Portland (Closed 2015)

Private, for profit

6035 NE 78th Ct
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 505-5400

| 508 students

Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Portland (Closed 2020)

Private, for profit

600 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 500
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-2245

| 452 students

Northwest College-Hillsboro (Closed 2024)

Private for-profit

1049 SW Baseline Rd, Suite 500, Building E
Hillsboro, OR 97123
(503) 844-7320

| 23 students

Pioneer Pacific College (Closed 2024)

Public

4145 SW Watson Ave. #300
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 646-6000

| 740 students

Overview

This State (OR)

Total Faculty

192 staff

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Average Faculty Per Community College Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	192
2021	221
2020	221
2019	221
2016	108
2015	108
2014	108
2012	120
2011	122
2010	124
2008	122

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Number of Programs Offered

Student Body

Total Enrollment

2,463 students

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Average Enrollment Per Community College Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Oregon
2024	729
2023	427
2022	427
2021	1,537
2020	1,721
2019	1,721
2018	328
2016	2,316
2015	2,316
2014	2,316
2013	2,092
2012	2,344
2011	2,490
2010	2,482
2009	2,482
2008	2,041
2007	1,709

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Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

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Student-Staff Ratio Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	15:1
2021	13:1
2020	23:1
2019	23:1
2016	28:1
2015	29:1
2014	29:1
2012	29:1
2011	28:1
2010	27:1
2008	21:1

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# Full-Time Students

310 students

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Average Full-Time Students Enrollment Per Community College Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Oregon
2024	328
2023	210
2022	242
2021	767
2020	873
2019	873
2018	243
2016	850
2015	850
2014	850
2013	1,141
2012	1,290
2011	1,399
2010	1,429
2009	1,429
2008	996
2007	1,007

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# Part-Time Students

2,153 students

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Average Part-Time Students Enrollment Per Community College Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Oregon
2024	2,589
2023	693
2022	798
2021	957
2020	1,152
2019	1,152
2018	1,106
2016	1,301
2015	1,301
2014	1,301
2013	1,204
2012	1,054
2011	1,100
2010	1,277
2009	1,277
2008	1,170
2007	1,013

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

339 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

310 students

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Average Full-Time Undergraduate Students Enrollment Per Community College Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Oregon
2024	328
2023	210
2022	242
2021	767
2020	873
2019	873
2018	243
2016	850
2015	850
2014	850
2013	2,092
2012	2,344
2011	2,490
2010	1,429
2009	1,429
2008	2,041
2007	1,709

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

193 students

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Average Full-Time Graduate Students Enrollment Per Community College Trends Over Years (2007-2024)
Year	Oregon
2024	193
2023	136
2022	136
2021	104
2020	118
2019	118
2018	129
2016	101
2015	101
2014	101
2013	137
2012	119
2011	104
2010	57
2009	57
2008	79
2007	76

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

2,589 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

153 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

270 students

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Dormitory Capacity Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	270
2021	270
2020	297
2019	297
2018	297
2017	150
2016	140
2015	140
2014	140
2013	140
2012	142
2011	142
2010	145
2009	145
2008	142

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% American Indian/Alaskan

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	3%
2021	1%
2020	1%
2019	1%
2016	1%
2015	2%
2014	2%
2013	1%
2012	2%
2011	2%
2010	2%
2009	2%
2008	2%

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% Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	4%
2021	4%
2020	6%
2019	6%
2016	4%
2015	4%
2014	4%
2013	5%
2012	4%
2011	4%
2010	4%
2009	4%
2008	6%

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% Hispanic

20%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	8%
2021	15%
2020	14%
2019	14%
2016	10%
2015	9%
2014	9%
2013	8%
2012	11%
2011	10%
2010	7%
2009	7%
2008	8%

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% Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	12%
2021	2%
2020	3%
2019	3%
2016	2%
2015	2%
2014	2%
2013	2%
2012	4%
2011	3%
2010	3%
2009	3%
2008	3%

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% White

53%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	26%
2021	63%
2020	56%
2019	56%
2016	66%
2015	70%
2014	70%
2013	82%
2012	77%
2011	77%
2010	69%
2009	69%
2008	82%

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% Hawaiian

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Hawaiian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2018-2024)
Year	Oregon
2024	89%
2023	38%
2021	1%
2020	1%
2019	1%
2018	75%

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% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	8%
2021	5%
2020	5%
2019	5%
2016	3%
2015	3%
2014	3%
2013	1%
2012	3%
2011	2%

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% Non Resident races

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Non Resident Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)
Year	Oregon
2024	92%
2021	2%
2020	1%
2019	1%
2016	1%
2015	1%
2014	1%
2013	41%
2012	1%
2011	1%
2010	1%
2009	1%
2008	1%

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% Unknown races

11%

0.66

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Diversity Score Trends Over Years (2008-2024)
Year	Oregon
2024	0.17
2023	0.75
2022	0.00
2021	0.51
2020	0.53
2019	0.53
2018	0.19
2017	0.00
2016	0.42
2015	0.41
2014	0.41
2013	0.55
2012	0.41
2011	0.38
2010	0.38
2009	0.38
2008	0.34

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

42%

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Completion Rates For First-Time of Full-Time Students Comparison Over Years (2008-2024)
Year	Oregon
2024	45%
2023	50%
2022	42%
2021	22.18%
2020	21.84%
2019	21.18%
2018	50%
2017	50%
2015	18%
2014	18%
2013	17%
2012	15%
2011	14%
2010	14%
2008	16%

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

58%

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Completion Rates For First-Time of Full-Time Students At Four Year Institutions Comparison Over Years (2022-2024)
Year	Oregon
2024	58%
2023	50%
2022	50%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$33,800

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) Trends Over Years (2008-2013)
Year	Oregon
2013	$33,800
2012	$33,100
2010	$35,200
2008	$34,200

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,172

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Tuition Fees For an In-State Student Trends Over Years (2008-2024)
Year	Oregon
2024	$5,879
2023	$4,610
2021	$4,610
2020	$4,610
2019	$4,610
2016	$4,014
2015	$4,032
2014	$4,032
2013	$4,032
2012	$3,807
2011	$3,234
2010	$3,038
2008	$2,928

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$6,738

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Tuition Fees For an Out-Of-State Student Trends Over Years (2008-2024)
Year	Oregon
2024	$9,551
2023	$7,578
2021	$7,959
2020	$7,959
2019	$7,959
2016	$7,959
2015	$8,163
2014	$8,163
2013	$8,163
2012	$7,660
2011	$7,143
2010	$7,014
2008	$7,014

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Private State Tuition Fees

n/a

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

79%

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Financial Aid Student Percentage Comparison Over the Years (2007-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	79%
2022	81%
2021	86%
2020	83%
2019	83%
2018	80%
2017	82%
2016	78%
2015	78%
2014	78%
2013	82%
2012	80%
2011	76%
2010	71%
2009	41%
2008	54%
2007	67%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$12,875

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Median Debt For Students Who Have Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	$12,875
2021	$12,875
2020	$12,875
2019	$12,749
2018	$11,197
2017	$11,197
2015	$15,375
2014	$14,324
2013	$13,834
2012	$13,000
2011	$12,000
2010	$10,500
2008	$8,625

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,334

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Median Debt For Students Who Have Not Completed A Certificate Or Degree Trends Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	$6,334
2021	$6,334
2020	$6,334
2019	$6,334
2018	$5,500
2017	$5,500
2015	$6,156
2014	$5,718
2013	$5,750
2012	$5,500
2011	$5,500
2010	$4,500
2008	$3,327

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Acceptance Rate

100%

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Percentage Admitted Comparison Over the Years (2007-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	100%
2022	86%
2021	84%
2020	84%
2019	84%
2018	68%
2017	79%
2016	100%
2015	100%
2014	100%
2013	100%
2012	100%
2011	100%
2010	98%
2009	98%
2008	95%
2007	80%

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SAT Total Avg.

n/a

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SAT Total Score Trends Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	1,223
2022	1,223
2021	1,130
2018	1,110
2017	1,045

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SAT Reading

618

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SAT Reading Score Trends Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	618
2022	618
2021	580
2018	565
2017	535

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SAT Math

605

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SAT Math Score Trends Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	605
2022	605
2021	550
2018	545
2017	510

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ACT Total Avg.

n/a

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ACT Total Score Trends Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	71
2022	71
2021	68
2018	70
2017	74

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ACT Composite

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ACT Composite Score Trends Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	25
2022	25
2021	23
2018	24
2017	25

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ACT English

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ACT English Score Trends Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	22
2022	22
2021	22
2018	23
2017	25

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ACT Math

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ACT Math Score Trends Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Oregon
2023	24
2022	24
2021	23
2018	23
2017	24

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Oregon?

There are 36 community colleges serving 137,234 students in Oregon.

How much do community colleges cost in Oregon?

The average tuition for community colleges in Oregon is approximately $4,172 per year for in-state students and $6,738 for out-of-state students.

What are the top ranked community colleges in Oregon?

The top-ranked community colleges in Oregon include Northwest College-Medford, Carrington College-Portland, and Chemeketa Community College.

What is community college acceptance rate in Oregon?

The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 90% (compared to national acceptance rates).

What is community college diversity score in Oregon?

Community colleges in Oregon have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).

How diverse are community college in Oregon?

Community colleges in Oregon have approximately 47% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.

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