Columbia Gorge Community College

Columbia Gorge Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in The Dalles, Oregon. Columbia Gorge Community College was founded in 1977 and enrolls 1,245 undergrads and no graduate students.

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Is Columbia Gorge Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Columbia Gorge Community College offers and if it could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Columbia Gorge Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Columbia Gorge Community College, around 49% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Columbia Gorge Community College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 19%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Columbia Gorge Community College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Columbia Gorge Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Columbia Gorge Community College. Based on this information, how does Columbia Gorge Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Columbia Gorge Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Columbia Gorge Community College Located?

Columbia Gorge Community College is located in the small town setting of The Dalles, Oregon.

If you want to see Columbia Gorge Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-84 to The Dalles, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Portland International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Columbia Gorge Community College and The Dalles are like without leaving home.

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