Clackamas Community College
About Clackamas Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Clackamas Community College teaches in Oregon City, south of Portland, at the end of the Oregon Trail. Nursing and business are its largest programs, and better than a quarter of its students transfer on to a four-year college.
Founded
1966
Location
Oregon City, Oregon
Students
4,963
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
23%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$6,345
Out-of-state: $14,265
Avg Net Price
$7,855
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$42,886
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
23% complete their degree within three years
Retention
66.1%
Transfer Out
26%
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
29.8%
$/Student
$16.5K
Class Size
Medium
The 23% graduation rate is below average, but 66.1% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,345
In-State
$14,265
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,800
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,085
After Financial Aid
$7,855
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$7,860
Receive Grants
24.7%
Take Loans
33.9%
Tuition is $6,345/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,855.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Clackamas Community College fund their education.
While in School
24.7%
Get Grants
Free money
33.9%
Take Loans
Must repay
$25,150
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$11,992
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $11,992, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Clackamas Community College.
Gender
51.9%
Female
48%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
4,963
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
45.6%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
39.7%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (52% women, 48% men). 45.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Large
Campus Quick Facts
4,963
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Quarter calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Clackamas Community College fields 8 varsity teams with 158 student athletes, about 3% of the student body.
Division
NWAC
Northwest Athletic Conference
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
8
Biggest: Track and Field (Outdoor)
Student Athletes
158
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
54% / 46%
86
Men
72
Women
5
Men's Teams
6
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Clackamas Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$42,886
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
390 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
31 grads
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
—
29 grads
Engineering, General
—
23 grads
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
—
21 grads
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians
—
17 grads
Graduates earn about $38K six years out, growing to $43K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.