- Tillamook Bay Community College provides access to quality education in response to the needs of our community. Our long term vision, in partnership with our community, is to establish a center for educational excellence that provides access to lifelong learning; bridges to opportunity; an environment for innovation and intellectual pursuits, and leadership in the economic, cultural, and intellectual evolution of our community.
School Highlights
Tillamook Bay Community College serves 484 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 484 students
- In-state tuition: $4,610
- Out-state tuition: $5,510
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tillamook Bay Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Tillamook Bay Community College
(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
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
57 staff
192 staff
Student Body
The student population of Tillamook Bay Community College has declined by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Tillamook Bay Community College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
484 students
903 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
128 students
210 students
# Part-Time Students
356 students
693 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
260 students
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
128 students
210 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
136 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
356 students
693 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
21%
12%
% White
3%
26%
% Hawaiian
69%
38%
% Two or more races
2%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2679%
0.5%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,300
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,610 is more than the state average of $4,166. The in-state tuition has grown by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,510 is less than the state average of $6,762. The out-state tuition has grown by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,610
$4,166
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,510
$6,762
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,537
$12,749
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,978
$6,334
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tillamook Bay Community College cost?
Tillamook Bay Community College's tuition is approximately $4,610 for In-State students and $5,510 for Out-State students.
What is Tillamook Bay Community College's ranking?
Tillamook Bay Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Least expensive tuition, Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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