Demographics

As the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, PCC serves more than 50,000 full-time and part-time students. We fill a unique role, one that offers high-quality education and opportunities for our students, which in turn contributes to the vibrancy of Portland’s economic community.

Student enrollment 2022–23

  • Total student headcount: 51,033
  • Credit students: 34,150
  • Non-credit students: 18,657
  • Full-time equivalent (FTE): 17,999
Enrollment by program area

Enrollment by program area chart

61%
Transfer
23%
Career Tech
7%
Pre-College
5%
ESOL
3%
Community Ed
Students by delivery method

Students by location chart

43%
On campus
32%
Remote
25%
Web
Enrollment intensity

Enrollment intensity Chart

39%
Full-time credit students
61%
Part-time credit students
Gender – Credit Students

Gender, credit students Chart

53%
Female
41%
Male
5%
Nonbinary
2%
Unreported
Ethnic backgrounds

Ethnic backgrounds chart

52%
White
19%
Hispanic / Latino
8%
Asian
8%
Unreported
6%
Multi-racial
5%
Black / African American
1%
Native American / Alaskan
1%
International
1%
Pacific Islander
Credentials awarded
  • Degrees: 2,920
  • Certificates: 1,612
Age
  • Credit students:
    • Less than 25 years: 56%
    • Average age: 26 years
  • Non-credit students:
    • Less than 25 years: 13%
    • Average age: 44 years
Pell Grant recipients

31% of credit students

Student transfers to universities

An estimated 5,600 per year