Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC)

2411 NW Carden Ave, Pendleton, OR

Searching for a college with innovative programs and dynamic delivery methods? Blue Mountain Community College is the one you’re looking for.

BMCC is a comprehensive community college which responds to the changing needs of students, industries and communities it serve. It consists of a main campus in Pendleton, Oregon, 6 centers located in Baker City, Hermiston, Boardman, Milton-Freewater, and John Day. It also maintains a contract-out-of-district location and a distance education learning modalities serving students in the region and around the world.

Select from its offering of professional technical certificates and college transfer degrees, training for college preparatory and adult basic skills, continuing and community education, and job development programs. You’ll be taught and guided by 350 dedicated persons in the campus community who will help you achieve your goals.

And with the continuous growth and sophistication of technology, you may take advantage of its numerous courses offered via distance learning.

Join BMCC at this exciting time as they debut many new programs such as Precision Agriculture and Veterinary Assistant degrees. This is in response to the demands in the workforce and to provide new career opportunities for all.

BMCC delivers these excellent academic programs at affordable quality instruction in small class sizes and with student support services like financial assistance, advising and degree planning, tutoring, advanced amenities and disability accommodations.

Whether you want to earn a degree or to seek professional/technical training for self-improvement and workforce development, Blue Mountain Community College is the premier learning institution to consider starting your journey for success.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $10,200. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $4,200-$5,100
- Out-of-State: $13,000-$15,230
Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $94-$110 per unit
- Out-of-State: $280-$340 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.

	Percent of Students	Average Amount
Any Financial Aid	78%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	60%	$4,141
Receiving Student Loans	20%	$5,616

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Blue Mountain Community College may provide services to students including:

Online classes
Classes offered on nights and weekends
Remedial instructional courses
Counseling assistance
Student employment

Graduation & Transfer Rates

Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares Blue Mountain Community College against community colleges in Oregon.

	BMCC	Umatilla County	Oregon
Graduation Rate	20.1%	-	19.1%
Transfer-out Rate	18.7%	-	20.4%

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

Dental Assistant Program
- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1964)

Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.