- Tillamook Bay Community College provides access to quality education in response to the needs of our community. Our long term vision, in partnership with our community, is to establish a center for educational excellence that provides access to lifelong learning; bridges to opportunity; an environment for innovation and intellectual pursuits, and leadership in the economic, cultural, and intellectual evolution of our community.
School Highlights
Tillamook Bay Community College serves 497 students (31% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 41%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 497 students
- In-state tuition: $4,610
- Out-state tuition: $5,510
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 28%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tillamook Bay Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Earnings
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tillamook Bay Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
57 staff
221 staff
Student Body
The student population of Tillamook Bay Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Tillamook Bay Community College diversity score of 0.46 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
497 students
1,724 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
153 students
767 students
# Part-Time Students
344 students
957 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
260 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
153 students
767 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
104 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
957 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
220 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
16%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
72%
59%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
4%
11%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,300
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,610 is more than the state average of $4,476. The in-state tuition has grown by 19% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,510 is less than the state average of $7,489. The out-state tuition has grown by 20% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,610
$4,476
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,510
$7,489
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,537
$12,749
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,978
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tillamook Bay Community College cost?
Tillamook Bay Community College's tuition is approximately $4,610 for In-State students and $5,510 for Out-State students.
What is Tillamook Bay Community College's ranking?
Tillamook Bay Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Least expensive tuition, Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Least debt for graduating students.
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