Blue Mountain Community College is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Pendleton, Oregon. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Blue Mountain Community College top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study nursing and emergency medicine and liberal arts.
Blue Mountain Community College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Blue Mountain Community College offers classes to 2,145 students (1,278 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
General Phone: (541) 276-1260
Admissions Phone: (541) 278-5759
Financial Aid Phone: (541) 278-5790
http://www.bluecc.edu
Blue Mountain Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 89 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 71 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Medical Support And Technology | 11 | dental assistant |
| Business And Management | 11 | accounting, marketing, accounting technology, small business management |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | child care management, social work |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 8 | civil engineering tech, drafting, electronics tech, industrial tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 7 | agricultural production, agricultural management |
| Hospitality | 3 | hospitality management |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | medical secretary |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | adult literacy instructor |
Number of programs and degrees for Blue Mountain Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 179 | 17 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 42 | 8 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Blue Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 2,145 students (1,278 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 90% |
| Idaho | 5% |
| Washington | 4% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Pendleton, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (541) 278-5759
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,831 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,662 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Blue Mountain Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 318600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (541) 278-5790
Blue Mountain Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 20 | 16 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $56,843 | 10 | $50,307 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $56,843 | 10 | $50,307 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 24 | $52,969 | 26 | $47,138 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $52,969 | 26 | $47,138 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 32 | 71 |
| Basketball | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 24 | 36 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Blue Mountain Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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