Portland Community College Oregon

Portland community college serves over 20,000 students with low in-state tuition and transfer pathways to four-year institutions.

College statistics

Address:
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR
97219
Sector Group:
Public 2-Year
Official Website:
www.pcc.edu/
Setting:
City
Annual In-State Tuition:
$4,788
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$10,008
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$4,788
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$10,008
Total Student Enrollment:
20,033
Endowment (End of Year):
$409,834,520
Research Activity Tier:
No research designation
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Portland Community College is a public two-year institution located in Portland, Oregon, serving the greater Portland metropolitan area and surrounding regions. The college enrolls over 20,000 students and offers liberal arts and sciences coursework designed for both career preparation and transfer to four-year universities.

In-state tuition is $4,788 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $10,008. The college's low cost structure makes it an accessible entry point for students beginning higher education or seeking to reduce overall degree costs before completing a bachelor's degree elsewhere.

As a community college, Portland Community College functions primarily as a transfer pathway, with many students completing their first two years of general education requirements before moving to four-year institutions. The college works best for students seeking affordable coursework in foundational subjects, those exploring career options before committing to a four-year program, and working adults balancing education with other responsibilities. Visit www.pcc.edu/ for program details and enrollment information.