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Umpqua Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 88
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Students retention rate 53%
On-time graduation rate 26%

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

One of the notable aspects of Umpqua 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.

Umpqua 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 13-to-1, Umpqua Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Umpqua Community College is reported to be 26%, 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 Umpqua Community College 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 Umpqua Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,282

Cost of attendance at Umpqua 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

$5,945

Cost of attendance at Umpqua 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, 90 of freshman students at Umpqua Community College received on average $5,412 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.

$5,412
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 168 47% $4,322 $726,134
Other Federal Grant 311 87% $3,083 $958,728
State Grant/Scholarships 150 42% $2,629 $394,301
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 138 39% $2,823 $389,632
Total Grant & Scholarships 322 90% $5,412 $1,742,661

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Umpqua 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 Umpqua Community College students is 26.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 26.5%.

26.0%

  • asian 40.0% 2 students
  • white 26.3% 71 students
  • unknown 29.4% 5 students
  • hawaiian 66.7% 2 students
  • hispanic 20.0% 3 students
  • Mixed Race 27.3% 6 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Umpqua 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

Umpqua 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

  • Weekend/evening classes

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