Mt Hood Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Mt Hood Community College is a public community college in Gresham, Oregon, serving roughly 3,856 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,821 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,247. Student demographics in federal data include White (53.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,247
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,821 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,856 50.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 23.68%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 16.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 38.9%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,566
- Room & Board: $20,088 annual estimate
Mt Hood Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Mt Hood Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Mt Hood Community College?
Mt Hood Community College is located in Gresham, OR (ZIP 97030).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Mt Hood Community College public or private?
Mt Hood Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Mt Hood Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,247 in-state, $9,819 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,821.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,800 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,725 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,016 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,697 |
| $110,001+ | $12,292 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,988.
How big is Mt Hood Community College?
Total enrollment: 3,856 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,566 students.
About 51% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Mt Hood Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 23.68%.
What do graduates of Mt Hood Community College earn?
Median earnings: $36,246 six years after entry; $41,125 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $13,667.
23.94% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Mt Hood Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (309 completions)
- General Studies (197 completions)
- 00.0460 (89 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (73 completions)
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping (43 completions)
- Accounting and Business/Management (42 completions)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance (33 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (30 completions)
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General (28 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Mt Hood Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 23.68%; median earnings $41,125 at 10 years; net price $7,821. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,247
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Mt Hood Community College was $5,247.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,821
2024 Value
In 2024 Mt Hood Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,821.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,284 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,821 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,988 4-Year In-State Tuition
$39,276 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$20,088 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,600 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$26,935 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$107,740 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Mt Hood Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.94% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
13.16% 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 Mt Hood 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 Mt Hood 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 | $4,602 | $10,002 | $10,658 |
| 2014 | $4,751 | $10,016 | $10,067 |
| 2015 | $4,841 | $10,016 | $7,832 |
| 2016 | $5,313 | $10,398 | $6,920 |
| 2017 | $5,126 | $10,031 | $7,793 |
| 2018 | $5,441 | $10,346 | $7,229 |
| 2019 | $5,159 | $9,407 | $7,211 |
| 2020 | $5,286 | $9,642 | $6,384 |
| 2021 | $5,013 | $9,369 | $8,557 |
| 2022 | $5,094 | $9,522 | $7,748 |
| 2023 | $5,175 | $9,675 | $6,443 |
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
Mt Hood Community College reported total enrollment of about 3,856 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 41% male and 59% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (53.2%), Hispanic or Latino (20.4%), and Two or More Races (7.8%). About 23.94% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
50.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Mt Hood Community College in 2024 is 3,856 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,566 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 53.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
23.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Mt Hood 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: 37% male / 63% female
- General Studies: 37% male / 63% female
- 00.0460: 92% male / 8% 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 Mt Hood Community College.
Return on Investment
$13,667 Median Student Debt
$41,125 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
33.23% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1214.57% Return on Investment
3.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Mt Hood Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 50 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 309 completions
2. General Studies: 197 completions
3. 00.0460: 89 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 73 completions
5. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 43 completions
6. Accounting and Business/Management: 42 completions
7. Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance: 33 completions
8. Business/Commerce, General: 30 completions
9. Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General: 28 completions
Most popular programs at Mt Hood Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Mt Hood Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Mt Hood Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 38.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $12,518
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,790
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Mt Hood Community College is a public institution located in Gresham, 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, 00.0460. Enrollment is approximately 3,856 students. Student body composition includes White (53.2%), Hispanic or Latino (20.4%), Two or More Races (7.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 23.68%. Approximately 23.94% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Gresham, OR 97030
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 23.68% graduation rate at Mt Hood 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 Mt Hood Community College located?
Mt Hood Community College is located in Gresham, OR.
How much does Mt Hood Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,247 and average net price is $7,821 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $20,088 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Mt Hood Community College?
Mt Hood Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,566 students, White (53.2%), Hispanic or Latino (20.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Mt Hood Community College?
About 48.1% of students at Mt Hood Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Mt Hood Community College earn?
Median earnings are $36,246 six years after entry and $41,125 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Mt Hood Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 23.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Mt Hood Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $13,667.
Is Mt Hood Community College public or private?
Mt Hood Community College is a public institution located in Gresham, OR.
Is Mt Hood Community College an HBCU?
No. Mt Hood Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Mt Hood Community College a tribal college?
No. Mt Hood Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Mt Hood Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Mt Hood Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 20.4%).
Is Mt Hood Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Mt Hood 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
- Oregon college costs
- 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.