School Highlights
Oregon State University-Cascades Campus serves 1,576 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,576 students
- Acceptance Rate: 86%
- Student:teacher ratio: 27:1
- Minority enrollment: 24%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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
Total Faculty
58 staff
192 staff

Student Body
The student population of Oregon State University-Cascades Campus has grown by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 24:1 over five years.
The Oregon State University-Cascades Campus diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,576 students
729 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1

# Full-Time Students
980 students
310 students

# Part-Time Students
596 students
2,153 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
123 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
787 students
310 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
193 students
193 students



# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
443 students
2,153 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
153 students
153 students


Total Dormitory Capacity
297 students
270 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

% Asian
3%
5%

% Hispanic
10%
20%

% Black
1%
3%

% White
76%
53%

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%

% Two or more races
5%
5%

% Non Resident races
1%
1%

% Unknown races
2%
11%


Diversity Score
0.41
0.66

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.4783%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.5833%
0.5833%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$51,900
$33,800

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
79%

Median Debt for Graduates
$21,793
$12,875

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$6,334

Acceptance Rate
86%
100%

SAT Reading
618
618

SAT Math
605
605

ACT Composite
25
25

ACT English
22
22

ACT Math
24
24

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Oregon State University-Cascades Campus?
The acceptance rate of Oregon State University-Cascades Campus is 86%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.
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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