Mt Hood Community College

Mt. Hood Community College is a public community college located in Gresham, Oregon. It was founded in 1966. MHCC enrolls more than 25,000 students each year. Its main campus is spread across an area of over 200 acres. MHCC’s academic programs include automotive technology, nursing, music, funeral science and transfer opportunities to four-year universities.

The college is identified for a popular jazz performance program. It is also has a jazz radio station, KMHD. The campus is home to several other clubs and organizations as well. Some of the notable alumni of the college are Chris Botti, Grammy Award-winning trumpeter; and Todd Field, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker.

Campus Location

26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
USA
Main Tel: (503) 491-6422
Web Site

The campus is in a large suburb.

Mt Hood Community College Highlights

Where Mt Hood Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

Many students concentrating in liberal arts, conservation and resource management, and therapy and counseling.
Large number of students.
High faculty salary.
Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
Faculty tenure system
Library on-campus
Study abroad option
Distance learning available
Part-time classes available
Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	814	59
1-2 year certificate	46	50
< 1 year certificate	1	1

Students

The student enrollment at Mt Hood Community College was 7,588 in 2007 (4,530 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Item	Cost
State Tuition and fees	$ 3,240
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$ 9,675
Books and supplies	$ 1,011

Financial Aid: Mt Hood Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Mt Hood Community College:

School	Location	Enrollment
Manchester Community College	Manchester, CT	6,484
Mott Community College	Flint, MI	10,455
Clackamas Community College	Oregon City, OR	6,613
Kellogg Community College	Battle Creek, MI	5,553
California State University-Stanislaus	Turlock, CA	8,836
Saint Louis Community College-Florissant Valley	Saint Louis, MO	6,250
Highline Community College	Des Moines, WA	5,859
Dutchess Community College	Poughkeepsie, NY	8,248
Saint Louis Community College-Meramec	Kirkwood, MO	10,168
Oxnard College	Oxnard, CA	6,803

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty		Total
With tenure		117
Without tenure; working toward tenure		34
Without tenure; tenure not available		6

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (16 awarded)

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (28 awarded)

Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

Computer and Information Sciences

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (24 awarded)

Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Forest Technology/Technician
Natural Resources/Conservation

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (2 awarded)

Construction Trades

DESIGN (16 awarded)

Graphic Design

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (2 awarded)

Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (28 awarded)

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 (18 awarded)

Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Youth Services/Administration

FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (27 awarded)

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science

HOSPITALITY (10 awarded)

Hospitality Administration/Management
Tourism and Travel Services Management

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded)

Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations

LAW (0 awarded)

Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (404 awarded)

General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (20 awarded)

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDIA (13 awarded)

Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Radio and Television
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (15 awarded)

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (55 awarded)

Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (1 awarded)

Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (1 awarded)

Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (35 awarded)

Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (10 awarded)

Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (118 awarded)

Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Physical Therapist Assistant

TRANSPORTATION (2 awarded)

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew