Clatsop Community College

Wanting to attend a student-centered institution in a small private college setting at a considerably lower cost? Clatsop Community College is the school you should attend to.

Since 1958, CCC is a public 2-year college serving the northwest Oregon and southwest Washington. It is governed by elected citizen representatives of Clatsop County as the Board of Directors which is why it has a close relationship with the community.

CCC main campus is situated in 1651 Lexington Avenue in Astoria which contains the administrative offices and instruction in associate and college transfer degrees, art, business, health occupation and adult basic skills including GED.

Another campus is the Marine and Environment Research and Training Station (MERTS) at 6540 Liberty Lane, Astoria. It houses the marine, fire science, CADD, automotive, welding, and historic preservation instruction.

The South County Campus in 1455 N Roosevelt Drive, Seaside, Oregon is home to the Small Business Development Center and offers customized training to business, public and community safety.

And its Performing Arts Center (PAC) in 588 16^th Street, Astoria offers the Arts & Ideas program.

Take up any of its degree and certificate programs in a variety of disciplines. Taught by expert faculty, you’ll be engaged in stimulating classes similar to 4-year universities at a lower cost. Everyone can have fun joining its clubs, athletics and activities. It also offers many student support services, Community Education classes and ENCORE, educational opportunities for seniors.

Enroll now at Clatsop Community College and be part of its educational community which provides open access to quality opportunities at the same time enriching the community.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $10,000. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $15 application fee for those applying to a program. 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: $3,600-$4,300
  • Out-of-State: $7,100-$8,554
• Charges per unit:
  • State Residents: $99-$120 per credit unit
  • Nonresidents: $200-$240 per credit 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	82%	-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships	53%	$4,434
Receiving Student Loans	30%	$5,401

Admissions, Academics, & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Clatsop Community College may offer services to students like those listed below:

• Distance learning
• Remedial instructional courses
• Career path counseling
• Work study style 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 Clatsop Community College against community colleges in Oregon.

	Clatsop Community College	Clatsop County	Oregon
Graduation Rate	24.6%	-	19.1%
Transfer-out Rate	5.3%	-	20.4%

Other Community Colleges Nearby

The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Clatsop Community College.

• Tillamook Bay Community College in Tillamook, OR (50 miles away)
• Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, WA (53 miles away)
• Oregon Coast Community College in Newport, OR (108 miles away)
• Columbia Gorge Community College in The Dalles, OR (133 miles away)
• Southwestern Oregon Community College in Coos Bay, OR (194 miles away)