Clatsop Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Clatsop Community College is a public community college in Astoria, Oregon, enrolling about 493 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,548 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,110. Student demographics in federal data include White (52.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,110
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,548 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 493 46.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 29.21%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 52.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 8.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 48.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 22.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,593
- Room & Board: $16,356 annual estimate
Clatsop Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Clatsop Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Clatsop Community College?
Clatsop Community College is located in Astoria, OR (ZIP 97103).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Clatsop Community College public or private?
Clatsop Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Clatsop Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,110 in-state, $9,610 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,548.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,245 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,467 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,577 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,201 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,440.
How big is Clatsop Community College?
Total enrollment: 493 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,593 students.
About 47% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Clatsop Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 29.21%.
First-year retention: 47.5%.
What do graduates of Clatsop Community College earn?
Median earnings: $36,067 six years after entry; $39,477 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,602.
38.75% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Clatsop Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (39 completions)
- General Studies (20 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (17 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (8 completions)
- Accounting (5 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (4 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (3 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (2 completions)
- Historic Preservation and Conservation, General (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Clatsop Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 29.21%; median earnings $39,477 at 10 years; net price $10,548. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,110
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Clatsop Community College was $5,110.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,548
2024 Value
In 2024 Clatsop Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,548.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$42,192 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,548 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,440 4-Year In-State Tuition
$38,440 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$16,356 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$23,366 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$93,464 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Clatsop Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.75% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
9.47% 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 Clatsop 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 Clatsop 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 | $4,428 | $8,406 | $6,914 |
| 2014 | $4,014 | $7,578 | $8,011 |
| 2015 | $4,014 | $7,578 | $10,465 |
| 2016 | $4,014 | $7,578 | $9,241 |
| 2017 | $4,014 | $7,578 | $10,121 |
| 2018 | $4,122 | $7,794 | $9,453 |
| 2019 | $4,230 | $8,010 | $8,955 |
| 2020 | $4,230 | $8,010 | $8,860 |
| 2021 | $4,230 | $8,010 | $11,565 |
| 2022 | $4,230 | $8,010 | $9,079 |
| 2023 | $4,575 | $8,607 | $13,433 |
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
Clatsop Community College reported total enrollment of about 493 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (52.1%), Hispanic or Latino (22.7%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (18.7%). About 38.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 52.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
46.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Clatsop Community College in 2024 is 493 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,593 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
47.5%
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 52.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.47% 100% Completion Time
29.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.47% of students graduating from Clatsop 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: 26% male / 74% female
- General Studies: 35% male / 65% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% 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 Clatsop Community College.
Return on Investment
$11,602 Median Student Debt
$39,477 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.39% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
835.65% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Clatsop Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 39 completions
2. General Studies: 20 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17 completions
4. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 8 completions
5. Accounting: 5 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 4 completions
7. Welding Technology/Welder: 3 completions
8. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 2 completions
9. Historic Preservation and Conservation, General: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Clatsop Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Clatsop Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Clatsop Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 22.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,659
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,522
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Clatsop Community College is a public institution located in Astoria, 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, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 493 students. Student body composition includes White (52.1%), Hispanic or Latino (22.7%), Race/ethnicity unknown (18.7%). The 150%-time completion rate is 29.21%. Approximately 38.75% of students receive Pell Grants. About 52.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Astoria, OR 97103
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 29.21% graduation rate at Clatsop 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 Clatsop Community College located?
Clatsop Community College is located in Astoria, OR.
How much does Clatsop Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,110 and average net price is $10,548 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,356 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Clatsop Community College?
Clatsop Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,593 students, White (52.1%), Hispanic or Latino (22.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Clatsop Community College?
About 52.7% of students at Clatsop Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Clatsop Community College earn?
Median earnings are $36,067 six years after entry and $39,477 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Clatsop Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 29.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Clatsop Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,602.
Is Clatsop Community College public or private?
Clatsop Community College is a public institution located in Astoria, OR.
Is Clatsop Community College an HBCU?
No. Clatsop Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Clatsop Community College a tribal college?
No. Clatsop Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Clatsop Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Clatsop Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 22.7%).
Is Clatsop Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Clatsop 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
- Related geography & profiles
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- Oregon colleges by ROI
- Oregon trade schools profile
- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- 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.