School Highlights
Heald College-Portland served 508 students
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was less than the state average of 74%.
School Overview
Heald College-Portland
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates 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
Private, for profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
28 staff
192 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
508 students
903 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
n/a
210 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
693 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
731 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
432 students
210 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
136 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
76 students
693 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
8%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
59%
26%
% Hawaiian
1%
38%
% Two or more races
1%
8%
% Unknown races
13%
1%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
18%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,900
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Private State Tuition Fees
$13,620
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,676
$15,375
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,826
$6,156
Acceptance Rate
90%
100%
Source: 2015 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Heald College-Portland cost?
Heald College-Portland's private state tuition is approximately $13,620.
What is the acceptance rate of Heald College-Portland?
The acceptance rate of Heald College-Portland is 90%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.
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