- 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 889 students (15% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 889 students
- In-state tuition: $4,610
- Out-state tuition: $5,510
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- 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
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
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 grown by 70% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Tillamook Bay Community College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
889 students
729 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
130 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
759 students
2,153 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
889 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
130 students
310 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
193 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,153 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
153 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
20%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
69%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
2%
11%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3333%
0.4783%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5833%
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 $4,172. The in-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,510 is less than the state average of $6,738. The out-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,610
$4,172
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,510
$6,738
% 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: 2024 (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 and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Tillamook Bay Community College is Northwest College-Beaverton (48.9 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Northwest College-Beaverton
Private for-profit
4200 SW Watson Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 649-1388
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 649-1388
48.9 miles
| 98 students
1651 Lexington Avenue
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 325-0910
Astoria, OR 97103
(503) 325-0910
50.2 miles
| 1,799 students
Summit Salon Academy-Portland
Private for-profit
8820 SW Center
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-6106
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-6106
50.3 miles
| 63 students
Northwest College-Tualatin
Private for-profit
8345 SW Nyberg Street
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 218-2265
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 218-2265
51.2 miles
| 25 students
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5000
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5000
52.5 miles
| 18,000 students
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