College statistics
- Address:
- 26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR
97030 - Sector Group:
- Public 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.mhcc.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $4,464
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $-10,949,000
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Lower Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Mt Hood Community College is a public community college located in Gresham, Oregon, a suburb east of Portland. The college serves the greater Portland metro area with a focus on general studies and liberal arts education. With an enrollment of 6,271 students, MHCC provides accessible higher education to a broad range of learners, from those pursuing transfer degrees to those seeking specialized training.
In-state tuition is $4,464 per year, with out-of-state tuition at $9,036. The total cost of attendance for in-state students matches tuition alone at $4,464, making it one of the most affordable educational options in the region. The college's low cost structure makes higher education accessible to working adults and students from lower-income backgrounds.
As a community college, MHCC functions primarily as a transfer pathway for students planning to earn bachelor's degrees at four-year institutions. The college works best for students seeking affordable general education coursework, certificate programs, or a stepping stone to a university degree. For more information, visit www.mhcc.edu/.