Oregon Coast Community College: Review & Facts

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Oregon Coast Community College is a very small two-year, public school with 400 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1987 and is the only school located in Newport, Oregon.

Academic Offerings

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

Majors
Offered
14
Oregon Coast Community College implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and provides 14 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, General Studies, Natural Resources and Environment, Medical Assistant, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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 normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Oregon Coast Community College is very low at 48% (way below Oregon average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
48%
Bad
The graduation rate at Oregon Coast Community College is very low: 15%.

Student to faculty ratio at OCCC is good -- 9:1. Read more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very low - about $4,400 a year. The additional fees at OCCC beyond tuition are around $800, which totals $5,200 annually.

Read the details about OCCC 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
This college might accept 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.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to OCCC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (541) 265-2283.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Oregon Coast Community College provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Oregon Coast Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

ROTC
Available
No
Currently there is no on-campus housing at Oregon Coast Community College.

Based on the college crime numbers, Oregon Coast Community College seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Oregon Coast Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Oregon Coast Community College
400 SE College Way
Newport, Oregon
97366, USA
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