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Columbia Gorge Community College was established in 1977. The institution was initially known as the Wasco Area Education Service District. It was given its current name in 1989. This public college is located in The Dalles, Oregon.
Columbia Gorge Community College awards associate’s degrees in diverse areas like consumer and family studies, health and physical education, computer applications/office systems, early childhood education and emergency medical technology. Various distance learning and adult continuing education programs are also offered by the institution.
Columbia Gorge Community College encourages an active student life. It sponsors various clubs and organizations like Phi Theta Kappa and The ASCGCC Student Council.
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Campus Location400 E Scenic Dr
The Dalles, OR 97058
USA
Main Tel: (541) 506-6000
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Columbia Gorge Community College HighlightsWhere Columbia Gorge Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and nursing and emergency medicine.
- High faculty salary.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 100 | 9 | | 1-2 year certificate | 31 | 8 | | < 1 year certificate | | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Columbia Gorge Community College was 920 in 2007 (543 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,628 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,440 |
Financial Aid: Columbia Gorge Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 18 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (5 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Management Information Systems
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (1 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (1 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (75 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDICINE (0 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (40 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (4 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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