For the 2025 school year, there are 5 community colleges serving 35,739 students in Portland, Oregon.
The top ranked community college in Portland, OR is Carrington College-Portland.
Portland community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 38:1.
Top Ranked Portland, OR Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
Carrington College-Portland
Private for-profit
2004 Lloyd Center, 3rd Fl.
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 761-6100
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 761-6100
| 501 students
Aveda Institute-Portland
Private for-profit
325 Northwest 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 294-6000
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 294-6000
| 249 students
Concorde Career College-Portland
Private for-profit
1425 NE Irving Street, Bldg 300
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 281-4181
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 281-4181
| 819 students
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
| 34,158 students
Community Colleges in Portland, OR (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Heald College-Portland (Closed 2015)
Private, for profit
6035 NE 78th Ct
Portland, OR 97218
(503) 505-5400
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
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-2245
| 452 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Portland, OR?
There are 5 community colleges serving 35,739 students in Portland, OR.
What is community college diversity score in Portland, OR?
Community colleges in Portland have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Portland, OR?
Community colleges in Portland, OR have approximately 49% minority enrollment, with the majority being Hispanic.
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