Portland Community College

Portland, OR · Public · Associate's degrees · City

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About Portland Community College

Portland Community College is a large, public institution in Portland, OR, in a city setting. It enrolls about 19,531 students. 18% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,592.

Open

Acceptance

$10,405

Net price

19,531

Enrollment

18%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$10,405

Average net price

$5,220

In-state tuition

$10,440

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,707

Books & supplies

$17,934

Total cost of attendance

32%

Students receiving Pell grants

21%

Students with federal loans

$12,999

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$8,937

$30–48K

$9,229

$48–75K

$11,327

$75–110K

$14,102

$110K+

$15,868

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Humanities40.9%

Health & Nursing10.2%

Computer Science8.5%

Business8.3%

Mechanic & Repair Tech7.6%

Precision Production6.4%

Visual & Performing Arts4.3%

Engineering Tech2.9%

Construction Trades2.6%

Social Sciences1.4%

After Graduation

$44,592

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,160

Median earnings (6 yrs)

18%

Graduation rate

63%

Retention rate

68%

Earn more than a HS grad

$11,375

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

19,531

Total enrollment

59%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

44%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women

44% men

Race & ethnicity

White

50%

Hispanic

23%

Asian

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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