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Columbia Gorge Community College

400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058

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Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) has been granted Candidate for Accreditation status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Candidacy is not accreditation nor does it ensure eventual accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is a status of affiliation with the Commission which indicates that the institution has achieved initial recognition and is progressing toward accreditation. CGCC, until separate accreditation, if granted, delivers college credit instruction, certificates and degrees through its contract with Portland Community College (PCC) which is accredited through the NWCCU. Credits, certificates and degrees earned at CGCC appear on PCC transcripts and are transferable to four-year institutions, subject to the specific policies of those institutions. Columbia Gorge Community College contracts with Portland Community College for many instructional, financial aid, and student records services.

School Highlights

Columbia Gorge Community College serves 1,461 students (21% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 1,461 students
In-state tuition: $3,636
Out-state tuition: $3,636
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 67%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Columbia Gorge 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

Institution Control

Public

Private not-for-profit

Total Faculty

98 staff

192 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Columbia Gorge Community College has grown by 89% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.

The Columbia Gorge Community College diversity score of 0.83 is more than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 53% over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,461 students

729 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

15:1

21:1

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# Full-Time Students

310 students

# Part-Time Students

1,151 students

2,153 students

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

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

146 students

339 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

310 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

193 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

1,151 students

2,153 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

153 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

270 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

25%

20%

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% Black

n/a

% White

33%

53%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

39%

11%

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0.83

0.66

This chart displays the diversity score of Columbia Gorge 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)

0.1649%

0.4783%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Columbia Gorge 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)

$38,100

$35,200

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,636 is less than the state average of $4,172. The in-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $3,636 is less than the state average of $6,738. The out-state tuition has declined by 61% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$3,636

$4,172

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$3,636

$6,738

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

69%

79%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$16,834

$12,875

This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Columbia Gorge 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

$7,000

$6,334

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

100%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Columbia Gorge Community College cost?

Columbia Gorge Community College's tuition is approximately $3,636 for In-State students and $3,636 for Out-State students.

What is Columbia Gorge Community College's ranking?

Columbia Gorge Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Least expensive tuition and Diversity in US community colleges.

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Quick Stats (2025)

Enrollment: 1,461 students
In-state tuition: $3,636
Out-state tuition: $3,636
Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
Minority enrollment: 67%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,172 per year for in-state students and $6,738 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 96%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Oregon community colleges have a of 0.66, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Columbia Gorge Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.