School Highlights
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus serves 1,296 students (64% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,296 students
- Acceptance Rate: 63%
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 25%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Resources
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 74% over five years.
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
2001
Campus Size
128 acres
Total Faculty
101 staff
20 staff
AccreditationAccred.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
Student Body
The student population of Oregon State University-Cascades Campus has declined by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Oregon State University-Cascades Campus diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,296 students
1,376 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
833 students
212 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
463 students
1,164 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,049 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
619 students
212 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Graduate Students
214 students
214 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
430 students
1,164 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
33 students
33 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
297 students
297 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
19%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
75%
55%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
10%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.65
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5833%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$67,894
$42,090
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,793
$12,875
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,359
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
63%
98%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
The acceptance rate of Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is 63%, which is lower than the state average of 98%. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Oregon with low acceptance rates.
What is Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's ranking?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Lowest acceptance rates, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
In what neighborhood is Oregon State University-Cascades Campus located?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is located in the Century West neighborhood of Bend, OR.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is Central Oregon Community College (0.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 383-7500
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 383-7500
- miles
Enrollment: 4,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $121 Out-state tuition: $357 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Private for-profit
1310 NE Cushing Drive
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-6171
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-6171
4.2 miles
Enrollment: 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Lane Community College
Public
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 463-3000
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 463-3000
83.8 miles
Enrollment: 6,810 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $4,794 Out-state tuition: $10,428 Minority enrollment: 38%
Northwest College-Eugene
Private for-profit
3150 Gateway Loop
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 344-0397
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 344-0397
84.2 miles
Enrollment: 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
94.3 miles
Enrollment: 5,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $5,105 Out-state tuition: $1,192 Minority enrollment: 40%
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