| Location: | Northwest |
| Setting: | Large City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad) |
| Nickname: | PCC |
Portland Community College provides access to an affordable, quality education in an atmosphere that encourages the full realization of each individual’s potential. The college offers opportunities for academic, professional, and personal growth to students of all ages, races, cultures, economic levels, and previous educational experiences.
Portland Community College (or PCC) is Oregon's largest community college, located in Portland. It serves over one million residents in the five county area of Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, Clackamas, and Columbia. PCC enrolls over 83,000 (55% female, 45% male) students annually in this 1500 square mile (3,900 km²) area in northwest Oregon.
The college was founded in 1961 as an adult education program for the local public school system. Voters approved the establishment of an independent district for the college in 1968.
There are three main campuses, which are larger facilities offering two-year degrees and a range of typical student services:
There are several centers throughout the metropolitan area, which are smaller facilities offering more limited or specialized programs:
PCC is a member of the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges, with its men's and women's basketball teams competing against those from the community colleges of Chemeketa, Clackamas, Mount Hood, Lane, Linn-Benton, Southwestern Oregon, and Umpqua.
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 2,493 | $ 6,840 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,232 | $ 6,840 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 148 | $ 148 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,834 | 29% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 967 | 15% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 487 | 9% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,458 | 28% | |
Any Aid: |
41% |
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Tell me your impression of the calibur of education, campus, student activies, students, the areas the campuses are located etc.
22 months ago
Best Answer
Don't listen to the first answer posted. community colleges are a great investment--they are relatively cheap, and many have what is called "2+2" agreements with state universities. If you finish your AA/AS degree with a decent GPA, you can usually do a seamless transfer to a state univerisity.
community colleges are also good if you don't know what you want to do. It's a cheap way to test a lot of different kinds of classes and see what really clicks with you.
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