Portland Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Large
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Students retention rate	61%
On-time graduation rate	18%

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

One of the notable aspects of Portland 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.

Portland 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.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Portland CC is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Oregon is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Portland CC is reported to be 18%, 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 student retention rate of 61% at Portland CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,810

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$9,670

Cost of attendance at Portland 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, 71 of freshman students at Portland Community College received on average $4,852 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.

$4,852

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	751	39%	$4,253	$3,193,926
Other Federal Grant	1,309	68%	$2,923	$3,826,028
State Grant/Scholarships	927	48%	$3,076	$2,851,775
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1	0%	$3,930	$3,930
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,377	71%	$4,852	$6,681,733

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Portland 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 Portland Community College students is 17.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 20.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.5%.

17.8%

asian 20.0% 26 students
African American 14.8% 15 students
white 19.0% 187 students
unknown 18.2% 32 students
hawaiian 11.1% 2 students
hispanic 12.3% 36 students
International Students 24.4% 32 students
Mixed Race 15.2% 25 students

Service Offerings

Portland Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Portland 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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