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Blue Mountain Community College, also known as BMCC, was established in 1962, and is located in Pendleton, Oregon, United States. The institution offers associate’s degrees in arts, science, and applied science. The notable degree programs are in the fields of civil engineering, agriculture, dental assisting, and nursing. In addition, Blue Mountain Community College provides several transfer degrees, distance education programs, and certificate courses in various fields of study.
Blue Mountain Community College's athletics department fields a number of men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NAACC). The teams are nicknamed the Timberwolves, and they participate in volleyball, baseball, basketball, and softball.
Blue Mountain Community College is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Pendleton, OR. 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 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 1,782 students (1,160 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
Blue Mountain Community College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Blue Mountain Community College
2411 NW Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
General Phone: (541) 276-1260
http://www.bluecc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 83 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 52 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 23 | marketing, accounting, accounting technology, retail, small business management |
| Family And Social Work | 12 | child care management, social work |
| Medical Support And Technology | 11 | dental assistant |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical secretary |
| Office And Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | adult literacy instructor, teacher aide |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agricultural production, agricultural management |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | civil engineering tech, drafting, electronics tech, industrial tech |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality management |
Number of programs and degrees for Blue Mountain Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 159 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 48 | 10 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Blue Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 1,782 students (1,160 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 93% |
| Idaho | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 25 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,002 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,672 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,425 |
Financial Aid:
Blue Mountain Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 318600)
Blue Mountain Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 26 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 8 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $54,569 | 9 | $54,342 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $54,569 | 9 | $54,342 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 19 | $58,643 | 25 | $54,275 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $58,643 | 25 | $54,275 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49 | 32 | 81 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 12 | 32 | 44 |
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
Retailing and Retail Operations
Small Business Administration/Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult Literacy Tutor/Instructor
Teacher Assistant/Aide
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 ADMINISTRATION
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes 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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