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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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