Mt Hood Community College (MHCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Students retention rate	53%
On-time graduation rate	24%

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

One of the notable aspects of Mt Hood 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.

Mt Hood 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 MHCC 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 MHCC is 53% , 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 MHCC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,013

Cost of attendance at Mt Hood 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

$9,369

Cost of attendance at Mt Hood 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, 70 of freshman students at Mt Hood Community College received on average $6,145 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.

$6,145

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	193	39%	$5,448	$1,051,514
Other Federal Grant	198	40%	$5,566	$1,102,114
State Grant/Scholarships	257	52%	$3,245	$833,880
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	84	17%	$2,339	$196,452
Total Grant & Scholarships	347	70%	$6,145	$2,132,446

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Mt Hood 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 Mt Hood Community College students is 23.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 19.6%.

23.7%

asian 22.7% 10 students
white 26.2% 95 students
unknown 33.3% 8 students
hispanic 20.4% 21 students
International Students 25.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 20.9% 9 students

Service Offerings

Mt Hood Community College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Mt Hood 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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