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Oregon Coast Community College

Oregon Coast Community College

Oregon Coast Community College, OCCC, was founded on May 19, 1987, by the Lincoln County voters. Its central campus is located in Newport, Oregon, and two other campuses are located in Lincoln City, and Waldport, Oregon. The college awards associate's degrees in arts, general studies, and applied science. It also offers certificate courses in aquarium science, employment skills training, and retail management. In addition, students of OCCC can opt for distance education courses.

Oregon Coast Community College is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Society. Students are also involved in various other on-campus clubs and organizations including the Aquanauts, OCCC's Student Nurses Organization, and Associated Student Government. OCCC students publish a literary and visual arts journal called "Waves".

Overview of Oregon Coast Community College

Newport, OR is home to Oregon Coast Community College. Newport is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Oregon Coast Community College go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in science, nursing and emergency medicine, and liberal arts.

Oregon Coast Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Student Body

The school has 507 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Oregon Coast Community College are 40 years old or older.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Oregon Coast Community College

Oregon Coast Community College
332 SW Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97365-4928
General Phone: (541) 265-2283
http://www.occc.cc.or.us

Oregon Coast Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts32liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Nursing and Emergency Medicine32registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic
Science12marine biology
Education and Teaching0education of speech impaired
Business and Management0accounting technology
Security and Law Enforcement0fire-fighting, criminal justice and police
Engineering Technician0drafting, electronics tech
Hospitality0hospitality management
Family and Social Work0social work

Number of programs and degrees for Oregon Coast Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree5410
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years227

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Oregon Coast Community College had a total enrollment of 507 students (306 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White88%
Black1%
Hispanic5%
Asian2%
American Indian3%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1810%
18-1912%
20-218%
22-2411%
25-2913%
30-3411%
35-398%
40-4913%
50-6411%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Oregon97%
Nevada1%

Oregon Coast Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time33 %
Part-Time39 %

Oregon Coast Community College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Newport, 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.

Oregon Coast Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,155
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,445
Books and supplies$ 1,600

Financial Aid:
Oregon Coast Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 321805)

Oregon Coast Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track25

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year2*5$56,777
All faculty totalacademic year2*5$56,777

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Oregon Coast Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

SCIENCE
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Science/Fire-fighting

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Oregon Coast Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Oregon Coast Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 7%Oregon Coast Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Oregon Coast Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Oregon Coast Community College % students 40 years or older
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Oregon Coast Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in science
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Oregon Coast Community College % of degrees in science
% of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Oregon Coast Community College % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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