Portland Community College



General Information

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  • Carnegie Classification:
  • Associate's--Public Urban-serving Multicampus
  • Religious Affiliation:
  • Not applicable
  • Federal Aid:
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).


Enrollment (Fall 2008)

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  • Total enrollment:
  • 26278
  • Undergraduate enrollment:
  • 26278, 0
  • 26278
  • Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
  • 26278, 0
  • 26278
  • Graduate enrollment:
  • 26278, 0
  • 26278
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 38.00, 62
  • 38.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 62, 38
  • 62%
  • Undergraduate student gender (Male):
  • 45.00, 55
  • 45.00%
  • Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
  • 55, 45
  • 55%

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

  • American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 1.00, 99
  • 1.00%
  • Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 8.00, 92
  • 8.00%
  • Black or African American:
  • 5.00, 95
  • 5.00%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 7.00, 93
  • 7.00%
  • White:
  • 62.00, 38
  • 62.00%
  • Two or more races:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 3.00, 97
  • 3.00%

Undergraduate Student Age

  • 24 and under:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • 25 and over:
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Age unknown:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%

Age data are reported for Fall 2007.

Undergraduate Student Residence

  • In-state:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%
  • Out-of-state:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%
  • Foreign countries:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%
  • Unknown:
  • 15.00, 85
  • 15.00%

Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.

  • Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%
  • Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
  • 0, 100
  • 0%

Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)

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Undergraduate academic year prices

Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state $2,736 $2,668 $2,631
Out-state $7,344 $7,240 $7,239
Books and supplies $1,470 $1,440 $1,380
Living arrangement
Detailed Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
Room and board (Off Campus) $6,450 $6,075 $5,895
Other (Off Campus) $2,910 $2,820 $2,730
Other (Off Campus with Family) $2,640 $2,550 $2,460
Total Expenses 2008-2009 2007-2008 2006-2007
In-state
Off Campus $12,096 $11,563 $11,256
Off Campus with Family $5,376 $5,218 $5,091
Out-state
Off Campus $16,704 $16,135 $15,864
Off Campus with Family $9,984 $9,790 $9,699

Financial Aid

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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008

  • % of students receiving any financial aid:
  • 40.00, 60
  • 40%
  • % of students receiving grant aid by type:
  • 29.00,29.00,14.00,1.00
  • Total grants: 29%
    Federal: 29%
    State/Local: 14%
    Institutional: 1%
  • Average amount of grant aid received by type:
  • 3637,3053,1216,746
  • Total grants: $8,652
    Federal: $3,053
    State/Local: $1,216
    Institutional: $746

Retention and Graduation Rates

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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • Student retention (Full-time):
  • 61.00, 39
  • 61%
  • Student retention (Part-time):
  • 40.00, 60
  • 40%

Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008

Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
  • Overall graduation rate:
  • 24.00, 76
  • 24%
  • Transfer-out rate*:

Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.

Bachelor s Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
  • (!)American Indian or Alaska Native:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6%
  • (!)Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
  • 6.00, 94
  • 6%
  • (!)Black or African American:
  • 4.00, 96
  • 4%
  • Hispanic/Latino:
  • 10.00, 90
  • 10%
  • White:
  • 9.00, 91
  • 9%
  • Race/ethnicity unknown:
  • 7.00, 93
  • 7%
  • Non-resident alien:
  • 20.00, 80
  • 20%

Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program

(!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.

Programs/Majors

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Completions 2007-2008

Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Landscaping and Groundskeeping141114
Category total141114

Biological and biomedical sciences

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Biotechnology--0-
Category total----

Business, management, marketing, and related support services

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping0-25-
Accounting414--
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General-108-
Business Administration and Management, General--0-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry0---
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services1---
Management Information Systems and Services, Other-8--
Management Information Systems, General-255-
Marketing/Marketing Management, General-29-
Office Management and Supervision-544-
Retailing and Retail Operations1---
Category total641141-

Communications technologies/technicians and support services

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Printing Press Operator-1--
Category total-1--

Computer and information sciences and support services

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design210-
Category total21--

Construction trades

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager--101
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector-09-
Construction Trades, General--4-
Category total--231

Education

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Education, Other-8--
Teacher Assistant/Aide-65-
Category total-145-

Engineering technologies/technicians

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD--14-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician-010-
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician-053
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General12---
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician-08-
Manufacturing Technology/Technician--11-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician-09-
Category total12-573

Engineering

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Biomedical/Medical Engineering--3-
Category total--3-

Family and consumer sciences/human sciences

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Child Care and Support Services Management13-15-
Category total13-15-

Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
American Sign Language (ASL)-1--
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation--42
Category total-142

Health professions and related clinical sciences

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician--24-
Dental Assisting/Assistant-37--
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist--21-
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician--118
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)-018-
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician--25-
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist--41-
Medical/Clinical Assistant-24--
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)--95-
Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist--13-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling1-16-
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant--19-
Category total1612838

Legal professions and studies

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Legal Assistant/Paralegal-934-
Category total-934-

Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
General Studies--447-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies--598-
Category total--1045-

Mechanic and repair technologies/technicians

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician-17--
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician-238-
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician-1505
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician--147
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician-0812
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician135-
Watchmaking and Jewelrymaking-1--
Category total1593524

Multi/interdisciplinary studies

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Gerontology-34-
Category total-34-

Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Health and Physical Education, General-97-
Category total-97-

Personal and culinary services

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant-8--
Category total-8--

Precision production

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant0---
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist-432
Welding Technology/Welder-322
Category total-754

Security and protective services

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies--48-
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician--33-
Juvenile Corrections-5--
Security and Protective Services, Other-2--
Category total-781-

Transportation and materials moving

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew--3-
Category total--3-

Visual and performing arts

Program<1 year Certificate1 to <2 year CertificateAssociate2 to <4 year Certificate
Commercial and Advertising Art--13-
Design and Visual Communications, General-66-
Interior Design-622-
Music Performance, General-8--
Category total-2041-
Grand total36245179756

Varsity Athletic Teams

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2007-2008 Varsity Athletes

Other Division Men Women
Basketball 12 12

Accreditation

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Institutional Accreditation

Agency Periods of Accreditation Status
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities1970-12-01-Accredited

Specialized Accreditation

American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1964-07-18-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1967-05-26-Accredited
American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation1970-05-14-Accredited
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
American Veterinary Medical Association, Council on Education1989-04-07-Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology1969-01-01-Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Agency / Program Periods of Accreditation Status
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission1970-06-01-Accredited