Tillamook Bay Community College

4301 Third St.
Tillamook, OR 97141
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • 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 587 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,610
  • Out-state tuition: $5,510
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Tillamook Bay Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 59% over five years.
Tillamook Bay Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1979
Total Faculty
23 staff
20 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Tillamook Bay Community College has grown by 18% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Tillamook Bay Community College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
587 students
1,376 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
24:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Students
156 students
212 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
431 students
1,164 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
587 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
156 students
212 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
431 students
1,164 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
25%
19%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
3%
% White
64%
55%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
10%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.65

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
33%
49%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,300
$31,000

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,610 is more than the state average of $4,098. The in-state tuition has grown by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,510 is less than the state average of $6,824. The out-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,610
$4,098
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,510
$6,824
Tuition Notes
$110 per credit
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
83%

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$10,537
$12,749
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,978
$6,359
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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: Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 587 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,610
  • Out-state tuition: $5,510
  • Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 36%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,098 per year for in-state students and $6,824 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 87%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.65, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Concorde Career College-Portland. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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