School Highlights
Central Oregon Community College serves 4,332 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 4,332 students
- In-state tuition: $121
- Out-state tuition: $357
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Central Oregon Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 189 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Central Oregon Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1949
Total Faculty
189 staff
20 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Central Oregon Community College has declined by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Central Oregon Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,332 students
1,376 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
1,919 students
212 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
2,413 students
1,164 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
4,332 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,919 students
212 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,413 students
1,164 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
330 students
297 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
15%
19%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
1%
3%
% White
63%
55%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
4%
6%
% Unknown races
13%
10%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.65
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
22%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$43,858
$42,090
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $121 is less than the state average of $4,098. The in-state tuition has declined by 98% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $357 is less than the state average of $6,824. The out-state tuition has declined by 97% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$121
$4,098
Out-State Tuition Fees
$357
$6,824
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
83%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,412
$12,875
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,334
$6,359
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
100%
98%
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcat
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
21 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Afrocentric Studies ClubArt Club
Asian Cultures ClubCommunity Health Club
CRU LifelinesCulinary Arts Club
Dance ClubDreamers Club
First Nations Student UnionGaming Club
German ClubJewish Students Club
Latinx ClubLGBTQ & Friends Club
Live Action SocietyMen's Baseball Club Team
Nursing ClubSki & Snowboard Club
Theorian SocietyVet Tech Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Co-ed Intramural Indoor Soccer
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Central Oregon Community College cost?
Central Oregon Community College's tuition is approximately $121 for In-State students and $357 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Central Oregon Community College?
The acceptance rate of Central Oregon Community College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 98%.
What is Central Oregon Community College's ranking?
Central Oregon Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Central Oregon Community College located?
Central Oregon Community College is located in the River West neighborhood of Bend, OR.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Central Oregon Community College is Oregon State University-Cascades Campus (0.0 miles away)
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Miles
Quick Facts
1500 SW Chandler Avenue
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 322-3100
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 322-3100
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Private for-profit
1310 NE Cushing Drive
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-6171
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 382-6171
4.2 miles
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Lane Community College
Public
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 463-3000
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 463-3000
83.8 miles
Enrollment: 6,810 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $4,794 Out-state tuition: $10,428 Minority enrollment: 38%
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Private for-profit
3150 Gateway Loop
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 344-0397
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 344-0397
84.2 miles
Enrollment: 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
94.3 miles
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