Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $5,544 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,080 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $18,278 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,550 | State avg: $18,521. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 21.48% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 9.06% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Columbia Gorge Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$10,080
Room and board
$7,341
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$5,145
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$18,278
Average net price
$10,550
Average aid coverage
42%
$7,728 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Columbia Gorge Community College pays approximately $10,550 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Oregon average of $18,521 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Columbia Gorge Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Oregon and national averages.
Columbia Gorge Community College net price
$10,550
Oregon average
$18,521
National average
$17,506
Columbia Gorge Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $10,080 and average net price at $10,550. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$10,080
Current net price
$10,550
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Columbia Gorge Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$44,440
Undergraduates
515
10-Year Median Earnings - Columbia Gorge Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Columbia Gorge Community College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Columbia Gorge Community College?
Undergraduates
515
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
21.48%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
9.06%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 21.48% of Columbia Gorge Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 9.06% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Columbia Gorge Community College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Columbia Gorge Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Columbia Gorge Community College lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Columbia Gorge Community College is listed at 400 E Scenic Dr, The Dalles, OR 97058. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Columbia Gorge Community College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Gorge Community College | Not available | $10,080 | $10,550 | $44,440 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $101,028 |
| University of Portland | 95.39% | $54,900 | $36,371 | $82,804 |
| Linfield University | 87.93% | $49,530 | $27,341 | $78,638 |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | 91.67% | $35,592 | $16,391 | $72,273 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Columbia Gorge Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Columbia Gorge Community College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Columbia Gorge Community College tuition?
Columbia Gorge Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $10,080.
What is Columbia Gorge Community College's average net price?
Columbia Gorge Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $10,550.
What is Columbia Gorge Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $44,440 for Columbia Gorge Community College.
Is Columbia Gorge Community College accredited?
Columbia Gorge Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Columbia Gorge Community College?
The local dataset lists 515 undergraduate students at Columbia Gorge Community College.
What percentage of Columbia Gorge Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Columbia Gorge Community College in the local dataset is 21.48%.
What is the federal loan rate at Columbia Gorge Community College?
The federal loan rate for Columbia Gorge Community College in the local dataset is 9.06%.
Where should I verify Columbia Gorge Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Columbia Gorge Community College or the latest official federal education data.