Blue Mountain Community College is a public educational institution with eight different locations in Eastern Oregon, serving Baker, Umatilla and Morrow County as well as students who live outside of the district. Founded in 1962, BMCC awards associate degrees and partners with a number of four-year institutions to accommodate students hoping to complete a baccalaureate degree.
BMCC offers a wide range of degree and certificate programs, from arts & humanities to medical lab tech and welding. In Agriculture and Farm Business Management, students can pursue AS degrees or AAS degrees in Agriculture Management or Production (Crops and Livestock specializations available). The popular Allied Health Program has programs in Nursing, Dental Assisting, Diagnostic Imaging Technology, EMT services and Human Performance. Arts and sciences programs include a focus on English, History, Psychology, Music, Theatre Arts, Economics, Anthropology and many more. Political Science, Criminal Justice and Sociology are also offered.
In addition, certificate and/or AAS degree programs in Welding, Diesel Technology and Career Readiness are offered at BMCC. For students wishing to enhance their skill set, Continuing Ed classes are available. The Distance Learning offers students out of the district the opportunity to complete coursework without attending classes in person.
Blue Mountain Community College receives its accreditation to award two year degrees from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (the NWCU). It also has approval from the state and federal VA to offer training to military veterans. For specific programs, the Oregon State Board of Nursing has accredited the BMCC Nursing Program, while the Dental Assisting Program receives accreditation from the America Dental Association (ADA).
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Blue Mountain Community College.
Students hoping to attend BMCC can apply to the university online, though a campus visit is recommended beforehand. Applicants will generally hear from BMCC within 10 days of applying, when a letter of acceptance will be offered. Besides the application, transcripts of high school or GED equivalency must be forwarded to the admissions office.
Admissions requirements vary depending on the programs. Allied Health Program applicants may need to submit to a background check and verify prerequisite coursework has been completed satisfactorily (always with grades of C or better). Nursing students must also submit to fingerprinting and background checks and pass the computer literacy placement tests given at BMCC. For a full list of requirements and specific deadlines, students should visit the program page on the website and contact admissions with questions.
Financial Aid
BMCC has many financial assistance programs in place for students who qualify. Completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step of the process. Students may qualify for Pell Grants and FSEOG Grants, which are both awarded without expectation of repayment. Other scholarships are available from BMCC and the Oregon Student Assistance Commission. Deadlines for fall term scholarships are generally in March and April. In addition, the Leon Severin Nursing Scholarship and James & Marion Miller Scholarships are offered by BMCC, with deadlines in early January.
Perkins and Stafford student loans are also available, with the possibility of subsidization by the government, which allows for the deferent interest accumulation until after graduation. For parents of enrolled students, PLUS loans can help pay for tuition. Work-study programs are another option, with students working on campus in federally supported employment.
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Blue Mountain Community College 4405th for the average student loan amount.
Secrets to getting the best Oregon scholarships and financial aid
Whether or not competitive athletics interest students at BMCC, there are a number of opportunities to get involved with fellow classmates. The training facilities are open to all students. Activities like the Student Government Association and Community Theatre Group have been gaining interest over the years. While there is no BMCC housing, many students do end up living together near campus in apartments facilitated by the Student Services Office.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Blue Mountain Community College?
The athletics program at BMCC offers students the opportunity to compete in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWACC). Men’s baseball has had a number of successful seasons, while the men’s basketball team has made it to the NWACC championship game at the end of the 2009 campaign. Women’s sports include basketball, softball and volleyball. In addition, the coed rodeo team at BMCC competes in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association. Athletes on campus can work out in the training room, weight room, gymnasium or swimming pool.
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Pendleton, OR 97801
Surrounding community
Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
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