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Portland Community College

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

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About Portland Community College

Portland Community College (PCC) is a public community college in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is the largest post-secondary institution in the state and serves residents in the five-county area of Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, Clackamas, and Columbia counties. As of the 2021–2022 academic year, PCC enrolls more than 50,000 full-time (40%) and part-time (60%) students.

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Open

Acceptance

$10,405

Net price

19,531

Enrollment

18%

Grad rate

Report Card

D

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A

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.

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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

26

Avg. age at entry

44%

First-generation

Gender balance

56% women
44% men

Race & ethnicity

White
50%
Hispanic
23%
Asian
8%
Two or more races
7%
Black
6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%

Portland Community College FAQ

Is Portland Community College a public or private school?

Portland Community College is a public institution located in Portland, OR.

What is the acceptance rate at Portland Community College?

Portland Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Portland Community College cost?

The average annual net price at Portland Community College is $10,405 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $5,220 in-state and $10,440 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Portland Community College?

About 18% of students at Portland Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Portland Community College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Portland Community College students earn a median of $44,592 per year.

How many students attend Portland Community College?

Portland Community College enrolls about 19,531 students.

Campus

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