Portland Community College
Portland Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Portland, OR. Portland Community College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Portland Community College is $5,220 for Oregon residents and $10,440 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.57% from last year at Portland CC.
- Total 20,861 students have enrolled in Portland CC and, of that, 8,399 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Portland CC offers 133 programs and 16 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Portland CC is 18% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Portland Community College is $5,220 for Oregon residents and $10,440 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.57% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Oregon Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,810 | $9,670 |
| 2022 | $4,810 | $9,670 |
| 2023 | $4,810 | $9,670 |
| 2024 | $5,040 | $10,080 |
| 2025 | $5,220 | $10,440 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Portland Community College offers 132 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 16 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Portland Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 57 | 8 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 7 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 19 | 4 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 132 | 16 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | 56 |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | 32 |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician | 32 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician | 18 |
| Accounting | 16 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 990 |
| General Studies | 911 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 56 |
| Business Administration and Management | 49 |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | 38 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician | 21 |
Student Population
Total 20,861 students have enrolled to Portland Community College. By gender, there are 9,146 male and 11,715 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.78 to 1.
Portland Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 8,399 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 130 | 52 | 78 |
| Asian | 1,693 | 725 | 968 |
| Black or African American | 1,136 | 507 | 629 |
| Hispanic | 4,770 | 1,859 | 2,911 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 123 | 53 | 70 |
| White | 10,406 | 4,834 | 5,572 |
| Two or More Races | 1,459 | 604 | 855 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 978 | 446 | 532 |
| Total | 20,861 | 9,146 | 11,715 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Portland Community College is 18% and the transfer-out rate is 20%. The average financial aid amount is $6,433 and 42% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 18% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 20% |
| Retention Rate | 63% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,433 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 401 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 1,605 |