- At Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC), one can complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree, earn an associate degree, take courses to get a job, prepare to start a small business, get a GED, learn English as a second language, or take courses for personal enrichment. Students may explore career ideas, retrain or update skills, pursue personal interests, or broaden horizons, attending either full or part-time. Oregon Coast offers credit and non-credit courses at its campuses in Lincoln City, Newport, and Waldport.
School Highlights
Oregon Coast Community College serves 729 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 729 students
- In-state tuition: $3,816
- Out-state tuition: $7,959
- Acceptance Rate: 94%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Oregon Coast Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
67 staff
192 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Oregon Coast Community College has grown by 61% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Oregon Coast Community College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 23% over five years.
Total Enrollment
729 students
2,463 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
194 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
535 students
2,153 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
729 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
194 students
310 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
193 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
535 students
2,589 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
153 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
20%
20%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
53%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
17%
11%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
58%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,816 is less than the state average of $4,172. The in-state tuition has declined by 25% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,959 is more than the state average of $6,738. The out-state tuition has grown by 54% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,816
$4,172
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,959
$6,738
Tuition Notes
$125 / credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,405
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,875
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
94%
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Oregon Coast Community College cost?
Oregon Coast Community College's tuition is approximately $3,816 for In-State students and $7,959 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Oregon Coast Community College?
The acceptance rate of Oregon Coast Community College is 94%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Oregon Coast Community College is Phagans Beauty College (36.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Phagans Beauty College
Private for-profit
1565 SW 53rd Street
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 753-6466
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 753-6466
36.1 miles
| 58 students
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
45.8 miles
| 7,881 students
Phagans School of Beauty
Private for-profit
622 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-6800
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-6800
57.8 miles
| 42 students
College of Hair Design Careers
Private for-profit
1684 Clay St NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-5888
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-5888
58.2 miles
| 79 students
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5000
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5000
59.2 miles
| 18,000 students
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