As the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, PCC serves more than 73,000 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 2016–17
- Total head count: 73,881
- Total full-time equivalent: 27,270
- Credit students: 49,500
New Students (Background Education)
Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.
- 48%
- No previous college
- 34%
- Some college
- 4%
- Associate's degree
- 11%
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3%
- Master's / Doctoral degree
Why students come to PCC
Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.
- 42%
- Work toward bachelor’s degree
- 13%
- Explore new career
- 10%
- Skills to get or keep a job
- 8%
- Personal enrichment
- 10%
- Complete a certificate or technical degree
- 6%
- High school/GED completion
- 5%
- Explore new educational opportunity
- 6%
- Improve writing, math, reading skills
Ethnic Backgrounds
Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.
- 68%
- Caucasian
- 11%
- Hispanic
- 8%
- Asian, Pacific Islander
- 6%
- African American
- 1%
- Native American
- 3%
- Multi-Racial
- 3%
- International
Educational Fields
Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.
- 55%
- Lower Division Transfer
- 24%
- Career/Technical
- 14%
- Pre-College, Developmental Ed
- 3%
- Community Education
- 3%
- ESOL
Percentages may not add to 100% due to rounding.