Umpqua Community College
Tel:
(541) 440-4600
School Highlights
Umpqua Community College serves 2,458 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and American), which is less than the state average of 44%.
Top Rankings
Umpqua Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Oregon for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
The teacher population of 268 teachers has grown by 116% over five years.
| Umpqua Community College | (OR) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 268 staff | 221 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- The college was established by a vote of greater Douglas County residents in 1964 and conducted classes in various rented facilities in Roseburg for the first few years. Since its founding as a post-secondary education facility it has grown and changed to meet the diverse needs of the community. More than 15,000 students take one or more classes each year, for a full-time equivalent (FTE) of about 2,600 full-time students. Umpqua Community College is one of the most picturesque colleges in the country, nestled between beautiful tree-studded hills and overlooking a large bend in the North Umpqua River. Natural volcanic rock and rustic, cedar shake architecture grace the 14 campus buildings located on a 100-acre plot of land six miles north of Roseburg. UCC Campus easy access and mild year-around climate complement the scenic beauty of the campus. As a comprehensive community college, Umpqua Community College provides the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, professional-technical programs, adult basic education/GED, and community education. The college strives to work with individual students so that educational goals and dreams can be realized. Our primary focus is to foster student success by creating access and excellence in all programs and services offered at Umpqua Community College. Umpqua Community College is organized into four academic divisions namely Business and Industry, Health and Safety Services, Math, Science, and Learning Skills and Liberal Arts.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Umpqua Community College is Southwestern Oregon Community College (46.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,053 students | 46.70 Mi1988 Newmark Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-2525 46.702,053 - 4,634 students | 56.00 Mi3345 Redwood Hwy
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 956-7501 56.004,634 - Lane Community CollegePublic8,861 students | 56.70 Mi4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 463-3000 56.708,861 - 5,533 students | 95.00 Mi6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999 95.005,533 - 452 students | 99.50 Mi400 SE College Way
Newport, OR 97366
(541) 265-2283 99.50452
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