Mt Hood Community College
About Mt Hood Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Mt Hood Community College teaches in Gresham, east of Portland, under the mountain it is named for. Nursing and allied health are its largest programs.
Founded
1966
Location
Gresham, Oregon
Students
3,856
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
23.7%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,247
Out-of-state: $9,819
Avg Net Price
$7,821
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$41,125
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
23.7% complete their degree within three years
Retention
59%
Transfer Out
10.6%
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
38.9%
$/Student
$11.8K
Class Size
Large
The 23.7% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,247
In-State
$9,819
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance
$17,462
After Financial Aid
$7,821
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$5,800
Receive Grants
23.9%
Take Loans
13.2%
Tuition is $5,247/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $7,821.
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 Mt Hood Community College fund their education.
While in School
23.9%
Get Grants
Free money
13.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,118
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$13,667
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$145/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $13,667, 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 Mt Hood Community College.
Gender
58.8%
Female
41%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,856
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
48.1%
First-Gen
26 yrs
Avg Age
42.7%
Age 25+
With an average entry age of 26, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 48.1% 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
3,856
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
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Mt Hood Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 134 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
6
Biggest: Baseball
Student Athletes
134
3% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
52% / 48%
70
Men
64
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Mt Hood Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$41,125
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$25K
758 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$89K
56 grads
1yr Earnings
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
$61K
34 grads
1yr Earnings
Construction Trades, General
—
29 grads
Design and Applied Arts
—
24 grads
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
$41K
22 grads
1yr Earnings
Graduates earn about $36K six years out, growing to $41K 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.