Oregon State University-Cascades Campus

1500 SW Chandler Avenue
Bend, OR 97702
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus serves 1,296 students (64% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,296 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Oregon State University-Cascades Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 74% over five years.
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
2001
Campus Size
128 acres
Total Faculty
101 staff
20 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)

Student Body

The student population of Oregon State University-Cascades Campus has declined by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Oregon State University-Cascades Campus diversity score of 0.42 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,296 students
1,376 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
833 students
212 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
463 students
1,164 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,049 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
619 students
212 students

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Graduate Students
214 students
214 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
430 students
1,164 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
33 students
33 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
297 students
297 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
19%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
75%
55%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
10%
Diversity Score
0.42
0.65

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5833%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$67,894
$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

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$21,793
$12,875

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,359

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Acceptance Rate
63%
94%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Derek Abbey - Retired military veteran and president/CEO of Project Recover. -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
The acceptance rate of Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is 63%, which is lower than the state average of 94%. Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Oregon with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus famous alumni include: Derek Abbey - Retired military veteran and president/CEO of Project Recover..
What is Oregon State University-Cascades Campus's ranking?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Lowest acceptance rates, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
In what neighborhood is Oregon State University-Cascades Campus located?
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is located in the Century West neighborhood of Bend, OR.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,296 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 63%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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