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Portland Community College

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Portland Community College: the applicant's brief

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  1. The short answer

    Portland Community College is a public community college in Portland, Oregon, and it suits students who want a large post-secondary institution in the United States with a local and regional service area. It is also a practical option for international students who want to study at a public college with a broad student body rather than a small specialist school.

  2. What you can study

    Portland Community College is a community college, but no subject areas or programme titles are published in the information available here. The programme catalogue is still being compiled, so check the official website for current study options before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the college’s official admissions process and confirm entry requirements, document checks, and deadlines on the official website. Because programme-specific admission rules are not published here, the admissions office is the place to confirm the current process and any international student steps.

  4. What it costs

    The college does not publish a tuition fee range for international students in the information available here; confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Portland will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so plan for those separately.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, also check the admissions documents, visa steps, start dates, and whether the college serves your intended programme level and study mode.

  6. How it compares

    Among 2,515 universities and colleges in the United States, Portland Community College stands out as a public community college rather than a research university. Its scale is also unusual: it serves more than 50,000 full-time and part-time students, so it is a large local option for students who want access to a major public institution in Oregon.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Portland Community College

What type of institution is Portland Community College?

It is a public community college.

Where is Portland Community College located?

It is in Portland, Oregon, United States.

How many students does Portland Community College enroll?

It enrolls more than 50,000 full-time and part-time students.

Does Portland Community College publish tuition information for international students?

No tuition fee range is published in the available information; confirm the current rate with its admissions office.

Overview

Portland Community College (PCC) is a public community college in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is the largest post-secondary institution in the state and serves residents in the five-county area of Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, Clackamas, and Columbia counties. As of the 2021–2022 academic year, PCC enrolls more than 50,000 full-time (40%) and part-time (60%) students.

Programs at Portland Community College

73 programs across 1 study levels.

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Social Sciences & Psychology

Anthropology

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🎓 Full Time
Arts, Design & Architecture

Art

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Maritime & Aviation

Aviation Science

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🎓 Full Time
Life Sciences

Biology

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Science

Chemistry

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Languages & Linguistics

Chinese

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🎓 Full Time
Computer Science & IT

Computer Science

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🎓 Full Time
Social Sciences & Psychology

Criminal Justice

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🎓 Full Time
Medicine & Health Sciences

Dental Assisting

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🎓 Full Time
Medicine & Health Sciences

Dental Hygiene

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🎓 Full Time
Economics & Public Policy

Economics

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🎓 Full Time
Education

Education

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Engineering

Engineering

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🎓 Full Time
Social Sciences & Psychology

Ethnic Studies

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🎓 Full Time
Sports & Recreation

Exercise Science

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🎓 Full Time
Medicine & Health Sciences

Eye Technician

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🎓 Full Time
Education

Focus Awards

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🎓 Full Time
Languages & Linguistics

French

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🎓 Full Time
Social Sciences & Psychology

Geography

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Languages & Linguistics

German

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🎓 Full Time
Arts, Design & Architecture

Graphic Design

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🎓 Full Time
Medicine & Health Sciences

Health Studies

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Arts, Design & Architecture

History

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🎓 Full Time
Social Sciences & Psychology

Humanities

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🎓 Full Time
Arts, Design & Architecture

Interior Design

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🎓 Full Time
Languages & Linguistics

Japanese

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🎓 Full Time
Media & Communication

Journalism

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🎓 Full Time
Arts, Design & Architecture

Library

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🎓 Full Time
Languages & Linguistics

Literature

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Science

Mathematics

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Medicine & Health Sciences

Medical Assisting

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🎓 Full Time
Medicine & Health Sciences

Medical Imaging

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🎓 Full Time
Media & Communication

Multimedia

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🎓 Full Time
Music & Performing Arts

Music

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🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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