The mission of Clatsop Community College is to provide high quality learning opportunities for individuals in Clatsop County and beyond, and to lead in meeting the changing needs of our community.
School Highlights
Clatsop Community College serves 1,799 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 1,799 students
In-state tuition: $4,014
Out-state tuition: $7,578
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 57%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The teacher population of 129 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Clatsop Community College
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
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
Total Faculty
129 staff
192 staff
Student Body
The student population of Clatsop Community College has grown by 128% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Clatsop Community College diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 61% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,799 students
729 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
485 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
1,314 students
2,153 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
179 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
485 students
310 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
193 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,314 students
2,153 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
153 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
14%
20%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
43%
53%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
38%
11%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1471%
0.4783%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5833%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,000
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,014 is less than the state average of $4,172. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,578 is more than the state average of $6,738. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,014
$4,172
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,578
$6,738
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,542
$12,875
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,000
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
Clatsop Community College is a public, two-year institution serving
northwest Oregon and southwest Washington since 1958. It has grown
to an enrollment of over 7,000 students. Instruction and training
in liberal arts and sciences, professional technical fields,
continuing education, developmental education, and general
education are offered. Located at the mouth of the Columbia River
in historic Astoria, the College enjoys the mild climate that has
helped make the Oregon coast famous for its lush, green beauty and
rugged, undeveloped shoreline. Its high-quality, low-cost education
serves a district that covers all of Clatsop County and part of
Columbia County in Oregon, and Pacific and Wahkiakum Counties in
Washington. In addition to the main campus facilities, the College
has a performing arts center and waterfront Marine and Integrated
Manufacturing Technology training facilities. The South County
Center in Seaside serves south Clatsop County including the cities
of Seaside, Gearhart, and Cannon Beach. Other communities which the
College serves include Warrenton, Knappa, Clatskanie, Rainier, and
Westport, as well as Long Beach, Ilwaco, Seaview, and Naselle in
Washington. The degree offered by Clatsop Community College
includes Associate of Arts - Oregon Transfer Degree, Associate of
Science - Oregon Transfer Degree in Business, Associate of General
Studies, Associate of Applied Science Degrees. The college also
offers Applied Science Certificate Programs. Clatsop Community
College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Universities.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 1,799 students
In-state tuition: $4,014
Out-state tuition: $7,578
Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
Minority enrollment: 57%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
