Portland Community College

12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219-7132

Tel: (971) 722-6111

PCC's mission is to "provide quality education in an atmosphere that encourages the full realization of each individual's potential." To achieve that goal, we work to foster excellence in both teaching and learning. PCC is committed to the highest quality education possible - no matter where you enroll or how many classes you take.

School Highlights

Portland Community College serves 75,000 students (40% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the state average of 34%.
Portland Community College is one of 6 community colleges within Multnomah County, OR.
The nearest community college to Portland Community College is Pioneer Pacific College (5.1 miles away).

Top Placements

Portland Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Oregon for:

The teacher population of 910 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Portland Community College	(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate of Arts Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	910 staff	105 staff

The student population of Portland Community College has grown by 142% over five years.
The Portland Community College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 22% over five years.

Total Enrollment	75,000 students	2,071 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	82:1	28:1

# Full-Time Students	30,000 students	844 students

# Part-Time Students	45,000 students	1,227 students

% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	8%	4%

% Hispanic	12%	10%

% Black	5%	2%

% White	55%	66%

% Hawaiian	1%	-
% Two or more races	6%	3%

% Non Resident races	1%	1%

% Unknown races	11%	13%
Diversity Score	0.66	0.53

College Completion Rate	15%	19%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$38,300	$32,200

The public in-state tuition of $3,592 is less than the state average of $5,223. The in-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,200 is less than the state average of $8,497. The out-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$3,592	$5,223

Out-State Tuition Fees	$8,200	$8,497

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	75%	82%

Median Debt for Graduates	$17,042	$15,375

Median Debt for Dropouts	$7,000	$6,156

Acceptance Rate	100%	100%

Total Sports Offered	2 sports
Sports	Basketball, SoccerBasketball, Soccer,

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

As the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, PCC serves nearly 73,000 full-time and part-time students. We offer high-quality education and opportunities for our students, which in turn contributes to the vibrancy of Portland's economic community.
We aim to educate a skilled workforce, prepare students to successfully transfer to four-year schools, enrich the community through lifelong learning, build a greener workforce and shrink our carbon footprint, and be a sound financial steward of public dollars.
Four comprehensive campuses, eight centers and dozens of independent locations throughout the community offer courses and provide student services. Online Learning gives students the ability to take classes off campus.

Profile last updated: 07/14/2020

The nearest community college to Portland Community College is Pioneer Pacific College (5.1 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,223 per year for in-state students and $8,497 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,361 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.53, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Chemeketa Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.