Blue Mountain Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Blue Mountain Community College is a public community college in Pendleton, Oregon, enrolling about 962 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,095 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $7,076. Student demographics in federal data include White (42.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.1%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $7,076
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,095 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 962 57.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.83%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 50.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 14.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 38.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 3,121
- Room & Board: $10,800 annual estimate
Blue Mountain Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Blue Mountain Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Blue Mountain Community College?
Blue Mountain Community College is located in Pendleton, OR (ZIP 97801).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Blue Mountain Community College public or private?
Blue Mountain Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Blue Mountain Community College cost?
Published tuition: $7,076 in-state, $9,754 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,095.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,374 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,884 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,508 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,288 |
| $110,001+ | $17,245 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $28,304.
How big is Blue Mountain Community College?
Total enrollment: 962 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 3,121 students.
About 57% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Blue Mountain Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 29.83%.
First-year retention: 51.4%.
What do graduates of Blue Mountain Community College earn?
Median earnings: $33,885 six years after entry; $38,375 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
32.53% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Blue Mountain Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (132 completions)
- General Studies (31 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (14 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (13 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (11 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (9 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (5 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (4 completions)
- Agricultural Production Operations, General (3 completions)
- Computer Science (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Blue Mountain Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.83%; median earnings $38,375 at 10 years; net price $13,095. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$7,076
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Blue Mountain Community College was $7,076.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,095
2024 Value
In 2024 Blue Mountain Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,095.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$52,380 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,095 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$28,304 4-Year In-State Tuition
$39,016 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,800 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,050 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$18,926 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$75,704 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Blue Mountain Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.53% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.08% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Blue Mountain Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Blue Mountain Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,998 | $11,390 | $10,679 |
| 2014 | $4,307 | $11,867 | $10,229 |
| 2015 | $4,443 | $12,339 | $10,019 |
| 2016 | $4,925 | $15,989 | $10,316 |
| 2017 | $5,998 | $15,268 | $10,630 |
| 2018 | $5,810 | $15,943 | $12,012 |
| 2019 | $6,223 | $8,653 | $10,940 |
| 2020 | $6,300 | $8,775 | $11,081 |
| 2021 | $6,641 | $9,161 | $10,912 |
| 2022 | $6,851 | $9,416 | $10,579 |
| 2023 | $6,941 | $9,551 | $12,133 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Blue Mountain Community College reported total enrollment of about 962 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (42.0%), Hispanic or Latino (33.1%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (15.1%). About 32.53% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
57.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Blue Mountain Community College in 2024 is 962 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 3,121 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
51.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 42.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
3.36% 100% Completion Time
29.83% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 3.36% of students graduating from Blue Mountain Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 32% male / 68% female
- General Studies: 32% male / 68% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Blue Mountain Community College.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$38,375 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
31.27% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
632.63% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Blue Mountain Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 22 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 132 completions
2. General Studies: 31 completions
3. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 14 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13 completions
5. Business/Commerce, General: 11 completions
6. Elementary Education and Teaching: 9 completions
7. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 5 completions
8. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 4 completions
9. Agricultural Production Operations, General: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Blue Mountain Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Blue Mountain Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Blue Mountain Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 38.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,522
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,393
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Blue Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Pendleton, OR, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, General Studies, Early Childhood Education & Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 962 students. Student body composition includes White (42.0%), Hispanic or Latino (33.1%), Race/ethnicity unknown (15.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 29.83%. Approximately 32.53% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Pendleton, OR 97801
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.83% graduation rate at Blue Mountain Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Blue Mountain Community College located?
Blue Mountain Community College is located in Pendleton, OR.
How much does Blue Mountain Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $7,076 and average net price is $13,095 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,800 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Blue Mountain Community College?
Blue Mountain Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 3,121 students, White (42.0%), Hispanic or Latino (33.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Blue Mountain Community College?
About 50.1% of students at Blue Mountain Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Blue Mountain Community College earn?
Median earnings are $33,885 six years after entry and $38,375 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Blue Mountain Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Blue Mountain Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Blue Mountain Community College public or private?
Blue Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Pendleton, OR.
Is Blue Mountain Community College an HBCU?
No. Blue Mountain Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Blue Mountain Community College a tribal college?
No. Blue Mountain Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Blue Mountain Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Blue Mountain Community College reports 33.1% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Blue Mountain Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Blue Mountain Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- Oregon colleges by ROI
- Oregon trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Oregon
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.