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Clatsop Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 10 to 1
Students retention rate 41%
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Astoria, Oregon, Clatsop Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Clatsop Community College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Clatsop Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Clatsop Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 10-to-1, Clatsop Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Clatsop Community College is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oregon state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 54% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Clatsop Community College is 41% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oregon is 74%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Clatsop Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,230

Cost of attendance at Clatsop Community College in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average $11,345
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,010

Cost of attendance at Clatsop Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average $30,794
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Clatsop Community College received on average $3,637 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,637
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 24 41% $4,558 $109,392
Other Federal Grant 24 41% $4,762 $114,297
State Grant/Scholarships 24 41% $1,106 $26,547
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 20 34% $3,140 $62,800
Total Grant & Scholarships 56 97% $3,637 $203,644

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Clatsop Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Clatsop Community College students is 26.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 21.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.4%.

26.0%

  • white 26.5% 13 students
  • hispanic 35.3% 6 students

Service Offerings

Clatsop Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Clatsop Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Credit for military training