PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (PCC)
- 12000 SW 49th Avenue
- Portland, OR 97219
- OPEID College Code: 00321300
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- General Phone: (503) 244-6111
- District President: Preston Pulliams
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 30,161
- College Alias: PCC
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Portland Community College (PCC), located in the Northwest Oregon area, is the largest higher education institution in the state of Oregon. PCC offers many different types of study programs, including traditional credit courses earned towards a two-year associate's degree or as part of a college-transfer program. PCC also allows students to pursue dual enrollment programs, wherein they combine their PCC credits with those from other institutions. Continuing education and adult basic skills programs are offered, as well as professional training and licensing for career advancement, among others.
History
Portland Community College was founded in 1961. In 1968, a new college district was formed, the Metropolitan Area Education District, to include the school districts of Portland and five other counties. The district's name was later changed to the Portland Community College District. In the 1990s, PCC's Cascade and Rock Creek campuses were completed, along with the establishment of several of its centers.
Academics
Portland Community College's academic calendar follows a four-quarter format, with fall, winter, spring and summer terms. Each term is roughly three months long.
There are 80 programs of study available at Portland Community College from many different departments. Students can pursue programs for general studies, pre-college transfer, two-year associate's degrees, professional training certificates, improving English skills or earning a high school diploma.
Colleges and Schools
PCC doesn't have separate colleges and schools, but its many departments offer the following study areas:
- Agriculture, Forestry, Marine
- Architecture
- Business
- Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics
- Criminal Justice, Human Services, Public Administration
- Engineering
- Fine Arts, Arts
- Foreign Languages
- Health, Physical Education and Recreation
- Health Professions
- Home Economics, Family Studies
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts, Humanities
- Natural Sciences
- Social Sciences
Student Life
There are many student resources offered at Portland Community College's three comprehensive campuses, including online-distance learning options, academic advising, counseling, career advising, child care, student leadership opportunities, and more.
Athletics
The athletics program at Portland Community College is all about basketball. Its Panther Basketball Program, which includes men and women's intercollegiate basketball teams, has the ambitious goal of winning an NWAACC conference championship. Once it achieves this goal, PCC plans to transfer all its basketball players who are also graduating with an associate's degree to four-year universities as top student-athletes. PCC wants its Panther student-athletes to continue their athletic and academic careers at the university level and beyond.
Satellite Campuses
Portland Community College has three campuses in and around the Portland area: Cascade Campus, Rock Creek Campus, and Sylvania Campus. As part of its "Extended Learning Campus," PCC also has seven smaller centers that provide job training, specialized programs, and some college transfer courses. These seven centers are:
- CLIMB / Central Portland (CPWTC)
- Hillsboro Center
- Newberg Center
- Portland Metropolitan (PMWTC)
- Southeast Center
- Willow Creek Center
- Downtown Center
- Columbia County
Community Life
The city of Portland, known as "the City of Roses," is 70 miles from the Pacific Ocean and situated along the Columbia and Willamette rivers. Portland's historic old town is adjacent, offering many galleries and museums, theatres, shopping, Waterfront Park and many more attractions to enjoy. Not far from Portland are many outdoor attractions such as Hood River, Multnomah Falls, and Mount Hood. There are more than 200 parks in the Portland area, and the excellent public transportation system makes most destinations accessible.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Must Complete Preparation at Another Institution Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Website
- www.pcc.edu
- Mission Statement
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- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: PCC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 39%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 26% | 25% | 21% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,943 | $3,574 | $1,673 | $1,420 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.8% | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Number in Default | 303 | 381 | 398 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,439 | 4,031 | 4,548 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $2,944 | $2,740 | $2,668 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,944 | $2,740 | $2,668 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,552 | $7,348 | $7,240 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,545 | $1,470 | $1,440 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,750 | $6,450 | $6,075 |
| Other Expenses | $3,060 | $2,910 | $2,820 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,760 | $2,910 | $2,550 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $4,489 | $4,210 | $4,108 |
| In-State | $4,489 | $4,210 | $4,108 |
| Out of State | $9,097 | $8,818 | $8,680 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $14,299 | $13,570 | $13,003 |
| In-State | $14,299 | $13,570 | $13,003 |
| Out of State | $18,907 | $18,178 | $17,575 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,249 | $6,850 | $6,658 |
| In-State | $7,249 | $6,850 | $6,658 |
| Out of State | $11,857 | $11,458 | $11,230 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 30,161 Undergraduate: 30,161
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 13,861 Female: 16,300
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 13,861 Female: 16,300
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 12,103 Part-Time: 18,058
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 12,103 Part-Time: 18,058
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 788 | 3% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 4,580 | 15% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 713 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,572 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,279 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 4,440 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 5,870 | 19% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3,534 | 12% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2,315 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2,685 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,588 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 150 | 0.5% |
| Age Unknown | 15 | 0.05% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 3,819 | 1,368 | 2,451 |
| Faculty Status | 1,786 | 434 | 1,352 |
| Tenured Faculty | 320 | 320 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 1,786 | 434 | 1,352 |
| Primarily Instruction | 1,786 | 434 | 1,352 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 93 | 93 | - |
| Other Professionals | 292 | 239 | 53 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,648 | 602 | 1,046 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,234 | 270 | 964 |
| Skilled Crafts | 12 | 11 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 177 | 136 | 41 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,679 (431) | $65,602 (184) | $62,247 (247) |
| Instructor | $63,679 (431) | $65,602 (184) | $62,247 (247) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,679 (431) | $65,602 (184) | $62,247 (247) |
| Instructor | $63,679 (431) | $65,602 (184) | $62,247 (247) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $23,350 | $11,675 | $11,675 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 50% | 50% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Basketball | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 13% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 12% |
| Female | 13% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 23% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 4 | - |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
- Reviewed on: January 30, 2012
Flag Review - Rating:
- This is an awesome campus with nice students and friendly faculty. You can tell many of the students there were very serious about their education and would not slack off too much. The administrators and advisors were not very helpful, so I'd suggest to learn how to add classes and which classes to take to transfer yourself. Check out their general catalog for everything!
