Portland Community College (PCC) is a public community college serving the greater Portland metropolitan area of Oregon, with campuses at Sylvania, Cascade, Rock Creek, Southeast Portland, and additional sites in Newberg, Wilsonville, and Beaverton. Oregon's largest post-secondary institution, PCC serves over 50,000 students annually across credit and non-credit programs, with approximately 20,000 enrolled in credit courses each term. The college offers associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to Oregon State University, Portland State University, University of Oregon, and other four-year institutions through Oregon's Statewide Transfer Agreement. PCC is particularly recognized for its career and technical education programs in manufacturing, electronics, welding, health professions, and information technology, which are aligned with Portland's diverse economy spanning technology, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and outdoor recreation industries. The college's Panthers athletics program competes in the Northwest Athletic Conference (NWAC). PCC maintains an international student program that supports F-1 visa holders with academic advising, cultural adjustment services, and English language instruction across its Portland campuses. The college plays a foundational role in workforce development for the Portland metro region, one of the fastest-growing technology and outdoor industry hubs in the Pacific Northwest. PCC's multiple campuses serve geographically diverse communities spanning Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties, providing accessible higher education in one of the most dynamic and progressive metropolitan areas in the United States.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$10440
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $10,440
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
