Columbia Gorge Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Columbia Gorge Community College is a public community college in The Dalles, Oregon, enrolling about 543 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,416 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,940. Student demographics in federal data include White (43.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,940
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,416 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 543 44.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.75%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 56.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 37.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,390
- Room & Board: $7,341 annual estimate
Columbia Gorge Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Columbia Gorge Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Columbia Gorge Community College?
Columbia Gorge Community College is located in The Dalles, OR (ZIP 97058).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Columbia Gorge Community College public or private?
Columbia Gorge Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Columbia Gorge Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,940 in-state, $10,260 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,416.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,398 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $11,328 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,760.
How big is Columbia Gorge Community College?
Total enrollment: 543 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,390 students.
About 45% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Columbia Gorge Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.75%.
First-year retention: 51.7%.
What do graduates of Columbia Gorge Community College earn?
Median earnings: $37,252 six years after entry; $44,440 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,397.
29.21% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Columbia Gorge Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (43 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (39 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (26 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (25 completions)
- Welding Engineering Technology/Technician (19 completions)
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician (16 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (15 completions)
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician (13 completions)
- Building Construction Technology/Technician (8 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (8 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Columbia Gorge Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.75%; median earnings $44,440 at 10 years; net price $10,416. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,940
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Columbia Gorge Community College was $5,940.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,416
2024 Value
In 2024 Columbia Gorge Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,416.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$41,664 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,416 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$23,760 4-Year In-State Tuition
$41,040 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$7,341 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,781 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$59,124 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Columbia Gorge Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.21% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.32% 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 Columbia Gorge 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 Columbia Gorge 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 | $3,636 | $3,636 | $7,434 |
| 2014 | $3,636 | $3,636 | $7,596 |
| 2015 | $3,816 | $8,640 | $6,931 |
| 2016 | $4,068 | $8,676 | $9,316 |
| 2017 | $4,248 | $8,784 | $8,358 |
| 2018 | $4,392 | $8,928 | $8,015 |
| 2019 | $4,572 | $9,288 | $9,080 |
| 2020 | $4,752 | $9,468 | $7,986 |
| 2021 | $4,752 | $9,468 | $7,415 |
| 2022 | $5,472 | $10,008 | $11,056 |
| 2023 | $5,544 | $10,080 | $10,550 |
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
Columbia Gorge Community College reported total enrollment of about 543 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (43.3%), Hispanic or Latino (35.9%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (15.8%). About 29.21% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 56.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
44.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Columbia Gorge Community College in 2024 is 543 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,390 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
51.7%
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 43.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.50% 100% Completion Time
28.75% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.50% of students graduating from Columbia Gorge Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 37% male / 63% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 26% male / 74% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 23% male / 77% 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 Columbia Gorge Community College.
Return on Investment
$19,397 Median Student Debt
$44,440 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.65% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
966.63% Return on Investment
4.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Columbia Gorge Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 43 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 39 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 26 completions
4. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 25 completions
5. Welding Engineering Technology/Technician: 19 completions
6. Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician: 16 completions
7. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 15 completions
8. Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician: 13 completions
9. Building Construction Technology/Technician: 8 completions
Most popular programs at Columbia Gorge Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Columbia Gorge Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Columbia Gorge Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 37.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,289
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,909
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Columbia Gorge Community College is a public institution located in The Dalles, OR, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 543 students. Student body composition includes White (43.3%), Hispanic or Latino (35.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (15.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.75%. Approximately 29.21% of students receive Pell Grants. About 56.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
The Dalles, OR 97058
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.75% graduation rate at Columbia Gorge 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 Columbia Gorge Community College located?
Columbia Gorge Community College is located in The Dalles, OR.
How much does Columbia Gorge Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,940 and average net price is $10,416 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,341 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Columbia Gorge Community College?
Columbia Gorge Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,390 students, White (43.3%), Hispanic or Latino (35.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Columbia Gorge Community College?
About 56.2% of students at Columbia Gorge Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Columbia Gorge Community College earn?
Median earnings are $37,252 six years after entry and $44,440 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Columbia Gorge Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Columbia Gorge Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,397.
Is Columbia Gorge Community College public or private?
Columbia Gorge Community College is a public institution located in The Dalles, OR.
Is Columbia Gorge Community College an HBCU?
No. Columbia Gorge Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Columbia Gorge Community College a tribal college?
No. Columbia Gorge Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Columbia Gorge Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Columbia Gorge Community College reports 35.9% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Columbia Gorge Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Columbia Gorge 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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- Far West regional profile
- All state profiles
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- National benchmarks
- School directory
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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.