Central Oregon Community College (COCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	330
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	23%

Located in Bend, Oregon, COCC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. COCC operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Central Oregon Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Central Oregon Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at COCC is reported to be 23%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oregon state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 54% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at COCC is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oregon is 74%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at COCC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,111

Cost of attendance at Central Oregon Community College in 2022 for students from Oregon.

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Oregon's average	$11,345
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,051

Cost of attendance at Central Oregon Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$30,794
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Central Oregon Community College received on average $4,975 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,975

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	171	38%	$4,712	$805,821
Other Federal Grant	348	78%	$2,762	$961,076
State Grant/Scholarships	223	50%	$3,341	$744,969
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	59	13%	$2,370	$139,840
Total Grant & Scholarships	371	83%	$4,975	$1,845,885

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Central Oregon Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Central Oregon Community College students is 22.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.5%.

22.9%

asian 22.2% 2 students
African American 40.0% 2 students
white 24.5% 120 students
unknown 13.8% 4 students
hispanic 21.2% 18 students
Mixed Race 13.6% 6 students

Service Offerings

Central Oregon Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Central Oregon Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
High school education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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