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Central Oregon Community College

2600 NW College Way
Bend, OR 97703

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School Highlights

Central Oregon Community College serves 6,759 students (27% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 40:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 6,759 students
In-state tuition: $121
Out-state tuition: $357
Acceptance Rate: 100%
Student:teacher ratio: 40:1
Minority enrollment: 42%
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Central Oregon Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 168 teachers has declined by 57% over five years.

Central Oregon Community College

(OR) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Private not-for-profit

Total Faculty

168 staff

192 staff

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Number of Programs Offered

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Student Body

The student population of Central Oregon Community College has grown by 40% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.

The Central Oregon Community College diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 32% over five years.

Total Enrollment

6,759 students

729 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

40:1

21:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,839 students

310 students

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# Part-Time Students

4,920 students

2,153 students

This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Central Oregon Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Oregon by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Central Oregon Community College.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

675 students

339 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,839 students

310 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

193 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

4,920 students

2,153 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

153 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

330 students

270 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

15%

20%

This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Oregon Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

% Black

% White

58%

53%

This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Oregon Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

20%

11%

This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Oregon Community College.

This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.

0.64

0.66

This chart displays the diversity score of Central Oregon Community College and the community college average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

0.2213%

0.4783%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Central Oregon Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Oregon by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.5833%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$34,700

$33,800

This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Central Oregon Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Oregon by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $121 is less than the state average of $4,172. 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 $6,738. The out-state tuition has declined by 97% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$121

$4,172

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$357

$6,738

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

79%

This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Central Oregon Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Median Debt for Graduates

$12,412

$12,875

This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Central Oregon Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Median Debt for Dropouts

$6,334

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Acceptance Rate

100%

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

21 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:
Afrocentric Studies Club, Art Club, Asian Cultures Club, Community Health Club, CRU Lifelines, Culinary Arts Club, Dance Club, Dreamers Club, First Nations Student Union, Gaming Club, German Club, Jewish Students Club, Latinx Club, LGBTQ & Friends Club, Live Action Society, Men's Baseball Club Team, Nursing Club, Ski & Snowboard Club, Theorian Society, Vet Tech Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Co-ed Intramural Indoor Soccer

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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 equal to the state average of 100%.

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.

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