Mt Hood Community College

Mt Hood Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Gresham, OR. The 2023 average tuition & fees is $9,675 over its programs in average.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,012 and it offers 55 programs(47 online programs).
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2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs

The average undergraduate tuition & fees at Mt Hood Community College is $9,675 for academic year 2022-2023. The amount is the average costs over all degree programs and the vocational program tuition may be lower than the average cost.
Mt Hood Community College offers the alternative tuition plans .
49% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,822 (exclude student loans).
MHCC 2023 Tuition & Fees, Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$9,675
Average Financial Amount$4,822

Offered Career / Vocational Programs and Completers

Mt Hood Community College offers 55 vocational programs for Less than 12-Week Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, and 1-2 Years Certificate programs. The following table lists number of programs by offered type and online availability along with number of completers.
Last year, 1,839 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs at Mt Hood Community College
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate60101
Less than 1 Year Certificate250268
2 Years Certificate240139
Total5501,839

Programs by Award Level

The following table summarizes the number of completers by program and award level.
  • 101 students have earned/completed Less than 12 Weeks Certificate program.
  • 268 students have earned/completed Less than 1 Year Certificate program.
  • 139 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 1,331 students have earned/completed Associate's program.
Less than 12 Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance0-
Education [+] 14 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching14-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 2 completers-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician2-
Precision Production Trades [+] 8 completers-
Welding Technology/Welder8-
Business [+] 77 completers-
Accounting and Business/Management74-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services3-
Total101
Less than 1 Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism [+] 3 completers-
Radio and Television3-
Communications Technologies [+] 17 completers-
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician17-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 46 completers-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance45-
Education [+] 11 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching11-
Engineering [+] 5 completers-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering5-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 1 completers-
Physical Fitness Technician1-
Outdoor Education0-
Construction Trades [+] 1 completers-
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer1-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 3 completers-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology3-
Precision Production Trades [+] 72 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist27-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant0-
Welding Technology/Welder9-
Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist36-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 30 completers-
Commercial Photography11-
Graphic Design12-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology7-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 41 completers-
Medical Reception/Receptionist5-
Medical/Clinical Assistant20-
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling16-
Business [+] 24 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping17-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services7-
Total268
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 15 completers-
Natural Resources/Conservation15-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Information Technology1-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design0-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0-
Education [+] 11 completers-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching11-
Engineering Technology [+] 10 completers-
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology10-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician0-
Human Services [+] 7 completers-
Youth Services/Administration7-
Construction Trades [+] 0 completers-
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer0-
Glazier0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 0 completers-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology0-
Precision Production Trades [+] 30 completers-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant27-
Welding Technology/Welder3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 44 completers-
Medical Reception/Receptionist1-
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder17-
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller3-
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training23-
Business [+] 20 completers-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping6-
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry4-
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services7-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies3-
Hospitality Administration/Management0-
Total139
Associate's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Agriculture [+] 0 completers-
Pre-Veterinary Studies0-
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 27 completers-
Natural Resources/Conservation7-
Environmental Studies0-
Environmental Science0-
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management14-
Forest Technology/Technician6-
Communication and Journalism [+] 2 completers-
Radio and Television2-
Communications Technologies [+] 13 completers-
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician13-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 43 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences9-
Information Technology1-
Computer Programming (other)0-
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1-
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration11-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance21-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 28 completers-
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science17-
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist11-
Education [+] 9 completers-
Education0-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching9-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0-
Engineering [+] 4 completers-
Pre-Engineering2-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering2-
Engineering Technology [+] 13 completers-
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician0-
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology11-
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician2-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 2 completers-
Foreign Languages and Literatures2-
Legal Studies [+] 0 completers-
Pre-Law Studies0-
English Language and Literature [+] 0 completers-
English Language and Literature0-
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities [+] 863 completers-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies485-
General Studies378-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences1-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0 completers-
Mathematics0-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 4 completers-
Outdoor Education4-
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 0 completers-
Philosophy0-
Physical Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Chemistry0-
Geology/Earth Science0-
Physics0-
Psychology [+] 0 completers-
Psychology0-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 0 completers-
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0-
Social Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Anthropology0-
Economics0-
Geography0-
Political Science and Government0-
Sociology0-
Construction Trades [+] 7 completers-
Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer7-
Glazier0-
Mechanics and Repairers [+] 22 completers-
Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology5-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician17-
Precision Production Trades [+] 28 completers-
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist27-
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 24 completers-
Digital Arts0-
Commercial Photography3-
Graphic Design9-
Game and Interactive Media Design9-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts0-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology3-
Art/Art Studies0-
Music0-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 162 completers-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist36-
Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller8-
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary6-
Physical Therapy Technician/Assistant24-
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist19-
Surgical Technology/Technologist0-
Pre-Dentistry Studies0-
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies0-
Pre-Pharmacy Studies0-
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor6-
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse63-
Business [+] 60 completers-
Business/Commerce0-
Business Administration and Management43-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping8-
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary6-
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies2-
Hospitality Administration/Management0-
Marketing/Marketing Management1-
History [+] 0 completers-
History0-
Total1,331

Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

Total 6,012 students are attending at Mt Hood Community College. There are 148 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 197 part-time faculty teaching for the school.
The students to faculty ratio is 20 to 1 (5.00%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 373 (full-time) and 274 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Mt Hood Community College is 22% and transfer-out rate is 12%. The retention rate is 59% at the school.
MHCC 2023 Key Statistics
Student Population6,012
Graduation Rate22%
Number of Faculty345
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1

Student Population at MHCC

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 5,893 students enrolled into Mt Hood Community College. By gender, 3,301 male and 2,592 female students are attending the school.
The following table summarizes the student population by gender and attending status for Mt Hood Community College.
Student Population By Gender
Mt Hood Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,8933,3012,592
Full-time1,9298581,071
Part-tme3,9642,4431,521
There are 3,072 White (52.13%), 192 Black/African American (3.26%), 1,005 Hispanic (17.05%), 378 Asian (6.41%), and 2,221 students with other races attending Mt Hood Community College. 60 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity at Mt Hood Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,8933,3012,592
American Indian/Native American382414
Asian378204174
Black/African American19285107
Hispanic1,005511494
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander30246
White3,0721,5991,473
Two More349152197
Un-Known769666103
Non-resident Alien603624
Mt Hood Community College offers the distance learning opportunities (online classes) for career programs.
464 students (7.87% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 1,915 students (32.50% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The following table summarizes the online student population for Mt Hood Community College.
Distance Learning Student Population at Mt Hood Community College
Number of Students
Total5,893
Enrolled Online Exclusively464
Enrolled Some Online Courses1,915
Not in Online Courses3,514
By age range, at Mt Hood Community College, 1,535 students are aged 20 to 24 (26.05% of total students), 1,488 students are aged below 20 (25.25%), 120 students are aged above 50 (3.63%).
Graduate Student Population By Age at Mt Hood Community College
TotalMaleFemale
Total5,8933,3012,592
Under 18537208329
Age 18-19951436515
Age 20-21745371374
Age 22-24790479311
Age 25-29994630364
Age 30-34775487288
Age 35-39448276172
Age 40-49417243174
Age 50-641075354
Over 6413103
Age Un-Known1161088

Directory and Accreditation Information

Mt Hood Community College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (9/1/1972 - Current).
The following list shows the contact and directory information of Mt Hood Community College.
26000 SE Stark St, Gresham, OR
503-491-6422

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