Portland Community College
Portland Community College is one of the seventeen public 2-year colleges in Oregon. The campus is located in an urban area, in Portland.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 28,005 students attend the school. Every year 15% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Portland Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,744, and fees were $344. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $8,496 and $344 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge City |
Number of Students28,005 |
Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate67% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 23 | 105 |
Certificate | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 12/01/1970 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1970 - 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 | $104/credit | |
In State Students | $104/credit | |
Out of State Students | $236/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 | $4,680 | $4,680 | $10,620 |
ADN | 70 | $7,280 | $7,280 | $16,520 |
BSN | 125 | $13,000 | $13,000 | $29,500 |
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, 70% of Portland 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 | 41% | $4,470 |
Other Federal Grant | 3% | $413 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 55% | $2,683 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | -- | $2,241 |
Federal Student Loans | 22% | $4,806 |
Private Loans | -- | $11,442 |
$8,541
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$7,755 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,272 |
$48,001 to $75,000$10,668 |
$75,001 to $110,000$12,934 |
Over $110,000$12,707 |
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Student Population
28,005
Undergrads
0
Graduates
15,050
Women
12,955
Men
41%
Full-time
59%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
57% |
Hispanic |
12% |
Asian |
8% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
Two or more races |
7% |
Black/African American |
5% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Oregon state board of nursing.