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Central Oregon Community College
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Annual Tuition
$4,941
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
N/A
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
23.2%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$38,940
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Central Oregon Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Bend, OR. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,941, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 23.2% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$9,882
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
1.1 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$8,940
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$79,518
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$168,918
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 23%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Central Oregon Community College is $12,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$4,941
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
59.3%
Success
23.2%
In-State Cost
$4,941
Age 25+ Students
34.1%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 2
Working at 6yr
2,094 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Bend
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$1,117
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$1,283
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,623
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Bend metropolitan area.