Oregon Coast Community College
- 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 417 students (46% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 417 students
- In-state tuition: $3,816
- Out-state tuition: $7,959
- Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 38%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 168% over five years.
Oregon Coast Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
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
67 staff
221 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Oregon Coast Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Oregon Coast Community College diversity score of 0.57 is equal to the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
417 students
1,724 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1

# Full-Time Students
190 students
767 students

# Part-Time Students
227 students
957 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
311 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
190 students
767 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
227 students
957 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
220 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

% Asian
3%
4%

% Hispanic
20%
15%

% Black
1%
2%

% White
62%
63%

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
5%

% Non Resident races
1%
2%

% Unknown races
3%
7%


Diversity Score
0.57
0.57

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
7%
22%

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 $4,694. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,959 is more than the state average of $7,748. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,816
$4,694

Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,959
$7,748

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
86%

Median Debt for Graduates
$13,405
$12,875

Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,875
$6,334

Acceptance Rate
n/a
84%
Source: 2021 (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.
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