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Mt. Hood Community College was opened in 1966 as a public community college. The campus is spread over 212 acres of land, and the college enrolls more than 25,000 students every year. There are a wide variety of academic programs in arts, science, nursing, fine arts, funeral science, and automotive technology. The college also offers distance learning courses and other general education programs.
The sports teams for Mt. Hood Community College are called the Saints. There are intercollegiate, intramural, and scholarship teams for baseball, basketball, cross-country, softball, track and field, and volleyball.
Mt Hood Community College can be found in Gresham, OR (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Mt Hood Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in therapy and counseling, liberal arts, and conservation and resource management.
Mt Hood Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Mt Hood Community College are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 7,588 students were enrolled in the school.
More complete details are provided below.
Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
General Phone: (503) 491-6422
http://www.mhcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 392 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 102 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Medical Support and Technology | 64 | respiratory care tech, dental hygienist, surgical tech, medical assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 43 | mental health counseling, physical therapist assistant, mental and social health services |
| Production Trades | 36 | precision metal working, machinist, welding, machine shop assistant, sheet metal tech |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 31 | fisheries sciences, forest technology, conservation |
| Business and Management | 27 | entrepreneurship, accounting technology, business management, retail, sales and marketing |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 26 | cosmetology |
| Office and Administration | 25 | office data entry, general office occupations, executive secretary, administrative assistant |
| Mechanics and Repair | 25 | automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, communications install and repair, vehicle maintenance |
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 21 | funeral and mortuary |
| Engineering Technician | 21 | architectural engineering tech, civil engineering tech, environmental engineering tech, architectural drafting, mechanical drafting, electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, computer engineering tech |
| Media | 18 | radio and television, radio and TV tech, printing equipment operation, journalism |
| Design | 15 | graphic design |
| Family and Social Work | 13 | child care provider, youth services, child care management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | web design, computer and info science, information technology, database administration |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 10 | photography, commercial art |
| Hospitality | 9 | hospitality management, tourism and travel |
| Medical Administration | 8 | medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Transportation | 1 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Law | 0 | legal secretary |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | applied horticulture |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | teacher aide |
| Construction Trades | 0 | construction |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | occupational therapist assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Mt Hood Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 816 | 62 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 54 | 51 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 27 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, Mt Hood Community College had a total enrollment of 7,588 students (4,868 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 7% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 91% |
| Washington | 6% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
| Part-Time | 34 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Gresham, 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 | $ 3,380 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,698 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
Financial Aid:
Mt Hood Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 320400)
Mt Hood Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 5 | $76,263 | 4 | $68,224 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $76,263 | 4 | $68,224 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 73 | $69,442 | 77 | $68,980 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $69,442 | 77 | $68,980 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 43 | 45 | 88 |
| Track | 16 | 10 | 26 |
| Basketball | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| Baseball | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 22 | 22 |
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forest Technology/Technician
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Youth Services/Administration
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Precision Metal Working, Other
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Physical Therapist Assistant
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Mt Hood Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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