Colleges in Bend, Oregon
Bend is a city in Oregon. According to Census data, the population is 109,802 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, five colleges are active for serving college programs in Bend, Oregon. In addition, there are 3 colleges located within 30 miles from Bend.
By school type, there are two public and three private schools. By school level, there are one 4-years (or high) schools, two 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and two less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Five schools offer undergraduate programs and one schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Bend, Oregon is $10,658 for Oregon residents and $17,641 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 63.11% and the average SAT score is 1,255. A total of 5,800 students enrolled in schools in Bend, Oregon, of which 747 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Bend, Oregon
The following table lists 5 colleges located in Bend, Oregon ordered by distance from Bend. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles. The colleges in light blue rows are located in the city limit and other schools are not located in, but near the city.
| College Name | Distance From Bend | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premiere Aesthetics Institute Bend, OR Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.39 miles | $11,404 | 45 | 100% | 10 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR Public, 4 years four-years | 1.55 miles | $37,356 | 1,296 | 56% | 9 to 1 | $32,517 | 63.1% | 1,255 |
| Central Oregon Community College Bend, OR Public, 2-4 years valid | 2.24 miles | $15,246 | 4,332 | 25% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Phagans Central Oregon Beauty College Bend, OR Private, 2-4 years valid | 2.27 miles | $10,200 | 101 | 77% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Average | - | $17,641 | 5,800 | 69% | 10 to 1 | $32,517 | 63.1% | 1,255 |