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Clatsop Community College

Astoria, OR · Town · 493 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

As Oregon’s oldest public community college, Clatsop Community College in Astoria is best known for its strong coastal orientation and high-quality vocational and transfer degree programs. The college excels particularly in maritime science—utilizing its specialized Marine and Environmental Research and Training Station (MERTS)—as well as nursing, fire science, and a distinctive Historic Preservation and Restoration program. Students enjoy an intimate, tight-knit learning environment with small class sizes set against a scenic backdrop overlooking the Columbia River. Its niche focus on regional maritime industries and hands-on technical trades sets Clatsop apart as a unique gateway to specialized coastal and practical careers.


Wikipedia:Clatsop Community College (CCC) is a public community college with facilities in Astoria and Seaside, Oregon. The college's service area includes Clatsop County, portions of Columbia and Tillamook counties and Pacific and Wahkiakum counties in Washington state.

Location
Astoria, OR, 97103 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
PDX · Portland
72 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$18,567
Out-of-state COA
$23,067
Avg net price
$10,548
In-state tuition
$5,110
Out-of-state tuition
$9,610
Books & supplies
$1,900/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,245
$30–48k
$10,467
$48–75k
$10,577
$75–110k
$12,201
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
27%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
31%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
43%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,067
Median earnings (10yr)
$39,477
Median debt
$11,602
Monthly loan payment
$123
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,972$11,735
Debt (90th percentile)
$19,515
Student Body
Men 36%Women 64%
8
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
39%
First-generation
53%
Median family income
$20,285
Independent students
57%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
53%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
23%
Black
1%
Two or more
3%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
19%
Institutional
Endowment
$7M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
23%
Avg faculty salary
$9,659/mo
Instructional spend/student
$13,522
Federal loan rate
9%

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