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Flexibility to meet your needs
You can complete your education at PCC or move on to a 4-year college or university.
University transfer
Starting your bachelor’s degree at PCC will cost a fraction of what universities charge. Study in small classes with faculty dedicated to teaching rather than research.
5000 students transfer credits to 4-year schools each year
47 programs designed to transfer to a 4-year college or university
Same education, less money
A PCC education is about 52% less than a public university and about 87% less than the cost of a private university in Oregon. And, with plenty of options for financial aid and flexible payment plans, you can keep your education budget-friendly.
Below is a chart comparing PCC's tuition to the average tuition of Oregon public and private universities. PCC's tuition is a little less than half the amount of public universities and about 10% the amount of private universities.
Estimated 2023-24 cost of annual attendance for a full-time, resident student (12-18 credits per term). Calculation based on publicly available recruitment materials.
76% of students receive financial aid each year
1600 students receive PCC scholarships each year
780 classes have free books each term
2000 Over 2000 students benefit from Oregon Promise at PCC
At a location near you
With our multiple locations across the Portland metropolitan area, getting to class is easy at PCC. And our free shuttles between campuses and public transit options make classes work with your schedule. Don’t want to come to campus? We have plenty of Online Learning options to meet your needs.
Centers
- CLIMB Center on SE Water Ave two blocks south of the SE Hawthorne Blvd bridge in Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood
- Columbia County Center (OMIC TC) in Scappoose near the airport off W Lane Rd and NE Wagner Ct
- Hillsboro Center at the intersection of SE Baseline St and SE 8th Ave near downtown Hillsboro
- Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue at the intersection of NE 42nd Ave and NE Killingsworth St in Portland's Cully neighborhood
- Newberg Center at the intersection of Brutscher St and E Fernwood Rd in eastern Newberg
- Swan Island Trades Center at the intersection of N Cutter Cir and N Leverman St just off Swan Island in Portland's Overlook neighborhood
- Vanport Building at the intersection of SW Montgomery St and SW 5th Ave in downtown Portland near Portland State University (PSU)
- Willow Creek Opportunity Center in western Beaverton two miles south of U.S. Highway 26 at the SW 185th Ave MAX station
Centers
- CLIMB Center on SE Water Ave two blocks south of the SE Hawthorne Blvd bridge in Portland's Hosford-Abernethy neighborhood
- Columbia County Center (OMIC TC) in Scappoose near the airport off W Lane Rd and NE Wagner Ct
- Hillsboro Center at the intersection of SE Baseline St and SE 8th Ave near downtown Hillsboro
- Opportunity Center at 42nd Avenue at the intersection of NE 42nd Ave and NE Killingsworth St in Portland's Cully neighborhood
- Newberg Center at the intersection of Brutscher St and E Fernwood Rd in eastern Newberg
- Swan Island Trades Center at the intersection of N Cutter Cir and N Leverman St just off Swan Island in Portland's Overlook neighborhood
- Vanport Building at the intersection of SW Montgomery St and SW 5th Ave in downtown Portland near Portland State University (PSU)
- Willow Creek Opportunity Center in western Beaverton two miles south of U.S. Highway 26 at the SW 185th Ave MAX station
Your success is important
At PCC, we have services to help you thrive as a student. Get help with your schoolwork, childcare, groceries, or any other challenge life throws at you, and get involved with the campus community.
See all the ways we support your student life
Help with school
Tutoring, advising, computer labs, libraries
Help with money
Emergency funds, jobs on campus, free shuttles
Family services
Childcare, family study rooms, lactation rooms
You belong
Diversity centers, clubs, disability services
Food options
Dining services, food banks, farm stand, gardens
Immigrant services
Support for immigrant and international students
Arts
Galleries, performing arts, public art installations
Athletics
Gyms, fitness classes, basketball team, soccer teams
Leadership
Student government, leadership programs
Opportunities no matter your goal
PCC has programs for many types of non-traditional students.
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