Columbia Gorge Community College: Review & Facts

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Columbia Gorge Community College is a small two-year, public school with 1,040 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1977 and is the only school located in The Dalles, Oregon.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered
14
CGCC implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 14 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Electrical and Electronics, Office and Clerical Services, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

The rate of student retention at Columbia Gorge Community College is very low at 49% (way below Oregon average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
49%
Bad
The graduation rate at Columbia Gorge Community College is very low - 14%.

Student to faculty ratio at CGCC is pretty good - 13:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is relatevely low - around $8,800 per year. The additional fees at Columbia Gorge Community College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $1,300, which comes to $10,100 a year.

Read the details about Columbia Gorge 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
Columbia Gorge Community College will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Columbia Gorge Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (541) 506-6011 or check Columbia Gorge Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$11,400
High
Columbia Gorge Community College provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Columbia Gorge 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.

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Columbia Gorge Community College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is high: approximately $11,400 annually.

Based on the college crime data, Columbia Gorge Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Columbia Gorge Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Columbia Gorge Community College
400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, Oregon
97058, USA
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