
If you are in need of an institution that will allow you to broaden your horizons through earning an associate degree, completing the first two years of a bachelor’s degree or are simply looking to complete courses to help you become gainfully employed, Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) may be the right school for you.
OCCC is an institution for all ages and serves recent high school graduates, working individuals, and even retirees in three major locations; Newport, Lincoln City and Waldport along with other campuses scattered across the county. The OCCC community is one that supports diversity and offers a wide range of courses to facilitate its students.
With a population of over 1,500 students per year, the Oregon Coast Community College offers both credit and noncredit classes on either a full time or part time basis.
At OCCC, students who wish to transfer to a four year college are expected to complete the Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT) and the Oregon Transfer Module (OTM) degrees. For students who wish to complete a baccalaureate in the area of business, there is The Associates of Science Oregon Transfer/Business (ASOT/Business) degree.
Upon completion of this degree program, students are able to register at Oregon’s Public University as juniors. It is good to note however, that completing this program does not mean immediate admissions to the business baccalaureate program of your choice.
Oregon Coast Community College extends its services by providing continuing education to the community. Courses are offered both online and in an interactive class setting. You may visit the school’s website at http://www.oregoncoastcc.org to learn all they have to offer.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $5,200. 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: $3,600-$4,300
- Out-of-State: $7,700-$9,245
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $99-$120 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $240-$290 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 | |
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Any Financial Aid | 84% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 84% | $5,592 |
Receiving Student Loans | 25% | $4,972 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Oregon Coast Community College may provide services like:
- Distance learning
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Students who attend a community college will be able to choose from a variety of programs that will lead to an associate's degree or transfer to a four year institution. The following list shows graduation and transfer-out rates for Oregon Coast Community College compared to community colleges in Oregon, which can be useful for determining which community college to attend.
Oregon Coast Community College | Lincoln County | Oregon | |
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Graduation Rate | 29.2% | - | 19.1% |
Transfer-out Rate | 16.7% | - | 20.4% |
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.

Get more information about the programs offered by Oregon Coast Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Marine Biology (A, C)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Commerce
Health and Clinical Professions
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
- General Studies (A)
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science