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Clackamas Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Medium
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 59%
On-time graduation rate 24%

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

One of the notable aspects of Clackamas 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.

Clackamas 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Clackamas Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Clackamas Community College is reported to be 24%, 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 Clackamas Community College 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 Clackamas Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,625

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

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,050

Cost of attendance at Clackamas 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, 74 of freshman students at Clackamas Community College received on average $4,894 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.

$4,894
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 213 34% $4,103 $873,987
Other Federal Grant 461 74% $2,708 $1,248,387
State Grant/Scholarships 251 40% $2,801 $703,097
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 109 17% $2,793 $304,446
Total Grant & Scholarships 461 74% $4,894 $2,255,930

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Clackamas 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 Clackamas Community College students is 24.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.5%.

24.2%

  • asian 15.4% 4 students
  • African American 18.2% 4 students
  • white 28.6% 128 students
  • unknown 20.7% 6 students
  • hispanic 15.6% 20 students
  • Mixed Race 24.6% 15 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Clackamas Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Clackamas 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
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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