Admission Requirements
Portland Community College (PCC) is a public community college in Portland, Oregon. Founded in 1961, PCC has the largest enrollment of any community college in Oregon.
PCC offers associate degrees, professional certificates, and continuing education. Admission to PCC is open to all students who meet the minimum requirements.
To be eligible for admission to PCC, students must:
• Be a high school graduate or have completed a GED/HiSET
• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have completed the required immunizations
• Submit a completed application
• Pay the application fee
• Take the placement test (if required)
• Complete new student orientation
• Register for classes
PCC has an open-admission policy, meaning that any student who meets the minimum requirements will be admitted. However, some programs may have additional requirements.
PCC is committed to making college accessible and affordable for all students. The college offers a variety of financial aid options, including grants, scholarships, and loans.
PCC also offers a variety of student services, including academic advising, tutoring, and career services. The college has an active student life, with over 100 clubs and organizations.
Whether you are just starting your college journey or returning to college after a break, PCC is here to help you succeed.
Financial Aid
State Aid |
|
Percentage of students receiving state aid |
55% |
Average state aid |
$3021 |
Institutional Aid |
|
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid |
0% |
Average institutional aid |
$527 |
Student Loans |
|
Percentage of students receiving a student loan |
20% |
Average student loan |
$4300 |
Degrees Offered
- Certificates of less than 12 week
- Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year offered
- Certificates of 1 year, but less than 2 year
- Certificates of 2 years, but less than 4 year
Majors Offered
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- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
- Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Clinical Nutrition/Nutritionist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Computer Programming, Specific Applications
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Construction Trades
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
- Customer Service Management
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician
- Design and Visual Communications, General
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
- Education, General
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Fire Science/Fire-fighting
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
- General Studies
- Geography, Other
- Gerontology
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Interior Design
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
- Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
- Management Information Systems, General
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Music Technology
- Network and System Administration/Administrator
- Neurobiology and Behavior
- Office Management and Supervision
- Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions
- Real Estate
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder