Sumner College

8338 NE Alderwood Road Ste 100
Portland, OR 97220
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Sumner College serves 653 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 45%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Sumner College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

Sumner College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
0
Institution Level
Four or more years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
n/a
20 staff
Number of Programs Offered
4
8

Student Body

The student population of Sumner College has grown by 148% over five years.
The Sumner College diversity score of 0.72 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 75% over five years.
Total Enrollment
653 students
1,376 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
24:1
# Full-Time Students
653 students
212 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,164 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
653 students
301 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
653 students
212 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
214 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,164 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
33 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
297 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
8%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
19%
% Black
13%
3%
% White
48%
55%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
% Non Resident races
6%
1%
% Unknown races
7%
10%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
45%
50%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
76%
58%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,000
$33,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,500
$11,197
Median Debt for Dropouts
$13,833
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
78%
86%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Sumner College?
The acceptance rate of Sumner College is 78%, which is lower than the state average of 86%.
What is Sumner College's ranking?
Sumner College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Diversity in US community colleges and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 653 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 78%
  • Minority enrollment: 52%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Multnomah County, OR is 89%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Multnomah County, OR community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Multnomah County, OR is Concorde Career College-Portland. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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