Columbia Gorge Community College

Public two-year college in The Dalles, OR that costs an average of $18,314 a year after financial aid and graduates 33% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$18,314
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
33%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,023

PublicTown (remote)543 undergraduates

Cost of Columbia Gorge Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$26,914
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,940
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$10,260
Housing and food (on campus)$5,415
Books and supplies$1,500
Average net price after aid$18,314

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$18,217
$30,001–48,000$16,408
$48,001–75,000$18,480
$75,001–110,000$18,857
$110,001+$21,500

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Columbia Gorge Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate33%
First-year retention52%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$43,239
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$45,023
Rank in Oregon (earnings)6th of 13 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$15,998
Typical monthly loan payment$182 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants36%
Students with federal loans12%

Majors and programs at Columbia Gorge Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (13)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services13——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection19——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services1——
Computer Software and Media Applications———
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications———
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians14——
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations———
Health and Medical Administrative Services———
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians12——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods26——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians24——

Associate's degree programs (10)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing45$86,158$19,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities168$36,717—
Accounting and Related Services———
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services1——
Computer Science———
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians20——
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians11——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians5——

Similar colleges in Oregon

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Clatsop Community CollegeAstoria$11,607—$44,554
Oregon Coast Community CollegeNewport$18,336——
Blue Mountain Community CollegePendleton$15,278—$43,936
Tillamook Bay Community CollegeTillamook$5,334—$42,896
Southwestern Oregon Community CollegeCoos Bay$7,455—$43,656
Rogue Community CollegeGrants Pass$4,392—$41,327
Central Oregon Community CollegeBend$10,426—$43,858
Mt Hood Community CollegeGresham$5,233—$46,423

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About Columbia Gorge Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationThe Dalles, OR
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates543
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitecgcc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Columbia Gorge Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $26,914 a year (tuition and fees: $5,940 in-state, $10,260 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,314 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,217.

How much do Columbia Gorge Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $45,023 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 6th of 13 similar colleges in Oregon.

What is Columbia Gorge Community College's graduation rate?

33% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 52% of first-year students return for a second year.