Mt Hood Community College
Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is located in Gresham, Oregon. MHCC was established back in 1966 and it now serves more than 33,000 students. This school boasts a 212-acre main campus and it even has other education centers in the area to better provide for its many students. This community college offers many associate’s degree programs and also has several certificate options. It has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. This school also allows for many easy transfer opportunities for graduates who are looking to continue on at four-year universities.
he MHCC nursing program is an associate’s degree nursing program that is highly sought after. The MHCC nursing program also accepts advanced placement applications from current LPNs and army medics who are seeking advanced placement in the RN program. MHCC is a partner school in the Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education. This nursing program is approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students8,680 |
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
Certificate | 0 | 0 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 09/01/1972 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $100/credit | |
In State Students | $100/credit | |
Out of State Students | $209/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $9,405 |
ADN | 70 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $14,630 |
BSN | 125 | $12,500 | $12,500 | $26,125 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 77% of Mt Hood Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 46% | $4,139 |
Other Federal Grant | 6% | $817 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 54% | $2,348 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 8% | $1,842 |
Federal Student Loans | 20% | $4,785 |
Private Loans | -- | $1,817 |
$6,419
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$6,709 |
$30,001 to $48,000$7,609 |
$48,001 to $75,000$8,850 |
$75,001 to $110,000$10,473 |
Over $110,000$10,325 |
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Student Population
8,680
Undergrads
0
Graduates
4,206
Women
4,474
Men
36%
Full-time
64%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
50% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
20% |
Hispanic |
14% |
Asian |
7% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Oregon state board of nursing.