C
Average
Score: 45/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
39/100 · earnings-weighted

Clatsop Community College

2-Year Public
📍 Astoria, Oregon 97103
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 24%
Outcomes
D
38/100
Affordability
B
73/100
Resources
C+
60/100
Experience
D
40/100
Prestige
F
13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

813
Total Enrollment
24%
Graduation Rate
45%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$12,727
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Clatsop Community College ▼

44% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$486,410
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,644
1-Year Change
+1.9%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Clatsop Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$39,477
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$36,067
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$11,602
Median debt at graduation
29.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
38.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 29% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 44th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OR wage index 0.99). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Clatsop Community College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$23,808$42,531-4%#511 of 947#561—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Clatsop Community College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $486,410
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,644/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 97103 (2.6% cap, Astoria)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $4,032 $8,064

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
48%
Receive Pell Grants
6%
Take Out Loans
$12,727
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$11,112
$30,001 - $48,000$14,967
$48,001 - $75,000$15,917
$75,001 - $110,000$16,106

Student Demographics

813
Total Students
54%
Women
49%
Traditional Age (18-24)
44%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Hispanic 18%
Black 1%
Asian 2%
Two or More 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 44%
With Family 56%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~359 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 62%
Hybrid (Some Online) 30%
Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 49%
25-64 (Adult) 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Clatsop Community College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Clatsop Community College?
Tuition at Clatsop Community College is $4,032 for in-state students and $8,064 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $12,727.
What is the graduation rate at Clatsop Community College?
The graduation rate at Clatsop Community College is 24%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Clatsop Community College a good school?
Clatsop Community College has a Repit College Score of 45/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Clatsop Community College?
Clatsop Community College has a total enrollment of 813 students.
Is there rental demand near Clatsop Community College?
Yes! Approximately 44% of students at Clatsop Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 359 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Astoria area.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology