Central Oregon Community College: Review & Facts

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Central Oregon Community College is a medium two-year, public school with 4,155 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1955 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Bend, Oregon.

Academic Offerings

At Central Oregon Community College you can get your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
42
Central Oregon Community College deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 42 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Medical Assistant, Management, Business, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Central Oregon Community College student retention rate is low at 57% (way below Oregon average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
57%
Bad
The graduation rate at Central Oregon Community College is very low - 26%. About 38% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Central Oregon Community College is pretty decent - 15:1. Learn more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - $12,000 per academic year. The additional fees at Central Oregon Community College (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $700; which makes it a total of $12,700 annually.

Read the details about Central Oregon Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

The undergraduate application fee at Central Oregon Community College is $25.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Central Oregon Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (541) 383-7500 or check Central Oregon Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Central Oregon Community College provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Central Oregon Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Central Oregon Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing option.

Based on the college crime information, Central Oregon Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Central Oregon Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Central Oregon Community College
2600 NW College Way
Bend, Oregon
97703, USA
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