Description

Whether you are looking for basic skill building, technical career training, or general education, Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) might be the ideal place for you.

Located in a picturesque town that overlooks the Columbia River Gorge in Oregon, CGCC has numerous academic opportunities, financial aid offerings, and outdoor recreational activities.

The school is a two-year institution with degree and certificate programs. Its vocational certificate programs are designed to prepare students for jobs in fields like Nursing, Renewable Energy, and Welding. It also has general academic courses for those who want to increase competency in core subject areas such as mathematics and writing.

Classes in basic skills are offered as well to those who want to learn English as a Second Language (ESL), need to prepare for the General Education Development (GED) exam, and more.

CGCC’s associate’s degree courses and curriculum are intended for those who have plans to transfer to a four-year university.

The school provides its students with on-campus learning in addition to the convenience of distance learning through a myriad of options including online, videoconferencing, teleweb and more. It even has partnerships with other local community colleges to offer instruction for unique degree areas like Diagnostic Imaging and Winemaking.

Quick Facts

Location

Northwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$2,808

Out-of-State Tuition

$2,808

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

1,120

Students

Total Students
1,120

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
46%
Part-Time
54%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
79%
Out-of-State
21%

Ethnic Diversity

Asian
1%
Caucasian
73%
Latino
7%
Other
19%

Students State Origin

Oregon
79%
Washington
19%
Other
2%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%