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Blue Mountain Community College

Blue Mountain Community College

Pendleton, OR · Town · 962 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) in Pendleton, Oregon, is best known for delivering highly accessible, hands-on career training and transfer pathways tailored to the economic and agricultural needs of Eastern Oregon. The college’s strongest academic offerings include its renowned agriculture programs—featuring cutting-edge precision agriculture technology—alongside highly respected nursing and diesel technology programs. On campus, students experience a welcoming, close-knit community characterized by small class sizes, personalized faculty mentorship, and active student clubs. What truly sets BMCC apart is its rich regional heritage, highlighted by a nationally ranked, championship-winning varsity Rodeo team and deep-rooted partnerships with local industries that ensure exceptional job placement for graduates.


Wikipedia:Blue Mountain Community College is a public community college in Pendleton, Oregon, United States. It serves Umatilla and Morrow counties as well as most of Baker County. It was established in 1962 and offers Associate of Arts degrees, Associate of Science degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees, certificates, and transfer degrees to four-year colleges.

Location
Pendleton, OR, 97801 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
PDX · Portland
183 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$20,650
Out-of-state COA
$23,328
Avg net price
$13,095
In-state tuition
$7,076
Out-of-state tuition
$9,754
Books & supplies
$1,050/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,374
$30–48k
$11,884
$48–75k
$13,508
$75–110k
$15,288
$110k+
$17,245
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
27%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
31%
Transferred
25%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
43%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,885
Median earnings (10yr)
$38,375
Median debt
$12,000
Monthly loan payment
$127
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$13,730
Debt (90th percentile)
$23,431
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
33%
First-generation
50%
Median family income
$23,176
Independent students
49%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
43%
Race & ethnicity
White
42%
Hispanic
33%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
AI/AN
5%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
15%
Institutional
Endowment
$4M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
39%
Avg faculty salary
$9,522/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,393
Federal loan rate
7%

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