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Information Summary
Ranks 2626th for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$4,008 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
999 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
67 : 1 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near The Dalles, OR
| Total Population | 18,871 (15,730 urban / 3,141 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 7,441 (2.47 people per house) |
| Families | 5,115 (2.96 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
| Pop. — African American | 118 |
| Pop. — Asian | 241 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 137 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 436 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 17,032 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,391 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Small
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Columbia Gorge Community College?
Ranks 3784th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $2,340 | $2,340 | $2,340 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $288 | $288 | $288 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $65 | $65 | $65 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $4,008 | $4,008 | $4,008 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $12,633 | $12,633 | $12,633 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $6,468 | $6,468 | $6,468 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,412  $2,628 |
$2,412  $2,628 |
$2,412  $2,628 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,260  $1,380 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,250  $5,895 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,460  $2,730 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,220  $2,460 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Columbia Gorge Community College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Columbia Gorge Community College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,870 | 7 |  41% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $838 | 3 |  18% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,111 | 5 |  29% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,804 | 3 |  18% |
| Any financial aid type | 9 |  53% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Columbia Gorge Community College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | 43 | 81 | 124 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 7 | 12 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 6 | 12 | 18 |
White Non-Hispanic | 225 | 552 | 777 |
Race Unknown | 38 | 30 | 68 |
| Total | 317 | 682 | 999 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Columbia Gorge Community College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 44 | 58 | |
| 6 | 34 | 40 | |
| 14 | 23 | 37 | |
| 4 | 6 | 10 | |
| 7 | 1 | 8 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $47,939 ($47,248 male / $48,729 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 15 (8 male / 7 female) |
| Total Benefits | $321,424 |
Columbia Gorge Community College Summary
Columbia Gorge Community College is located in The Dalles, Oregon, United States on the Columbia River in The Columbia River Gorge. The college originally began in 1977 when the initial roots were created as the Wasco Area Education Service District, which not long after was changed to Treaty Oak Education Service District. In 1989 a public vote changed the college’s designation from a service district to a community college, then later than name was changed to Columbia Gorge Community College. Today, Columbia Gorge Community College serves students from all over the Mid-Columbia region, in both Oregon and Washington. CGCC delivers college credit instruction, certificates and degrees through its contract with Portland Community College (PCC).
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