Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	9 to 1
Students retention rate	52%
On-time graduation rate	27%

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

One of the notable aspects of Tillamook Bay 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.

Tillamook Bay 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 9-to-1, TBCC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at TBCC is reported to be 27%, 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 TBCC is 52% , 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 TBCC do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

$4,356

Cost of attendance at Tillamook Bay 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

$5,076

Cost of attendance at Tillamook Bay 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, 96 of freshman students at Tillamook Bay Community College received on average $5,207 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.

$5,207

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	28	58%	$4,008	$112,228
Other Federal Grant	28	58%	$4,030	$112,828
State Grant/Scholarships	32	67%	$2,631	$84,200
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	39	81%	$1,089	$42,486
Total Grant & Scholarships	46	96%	$5,207	$239,514

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tillamook Bay 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 Tillamook Bay Community College students is 26.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 24.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 30.4%.

26.8%

white 25.0% 10 students
hispanic 27.3% 3 students

Service Offerings

Tillamook Bay Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Tillamook Bay 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

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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