Oregon Coast Community College
Location and Contact Information
400 SE College WayNewport, OR 97366
USA
Main Tel: (541) 265-2283
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Oregon Coast Community College, OCCC, is located in Newport, Oregon. OCCC, which was founded in 1987 by Lincoln County voters, offers an Aquarium Science program as well as the Associate of Arts Transfer Degree, the Associate of General Studies (AGS), The Oregon Transfer Module (OTM), the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing, the Associate of Science Oregon Transfer Business Degree, the Employment Skills Training Certificate, and the Retail Management Certificate. OCCC’s campus is situated on more than 25 acres.
The students of Oregon Coast Community College are involved in various organizations like the ASG Associated Student Government, PTK: Phi Theta Kappa, OCCCSNO: OCCC's Student Nurses Organization, and Aquanauts.
OCCC offers 3 types of grants to eligible students: Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, and Oregon Opportunity Grants. It also provides PLUS loans, Stafford loans, and Perkins loan to deserving candidates.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, liberal arts, and science.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Oregon Coast Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Community College | Jackson, MI | 6,606 |
| 2 | Kaskaskia College | Centralia, IL | 5,066 |
| 3 | Shawnee Community College | Ullin, IL | 2,388 |
| 4 | Kankakee Community College | Kankakee, IL | 3,764 |
| 5 | John A Logan College | Carterville, IL | 7,608 |
| 6 | Massachusetts Bay Community College | Wellesley Hills, MA | 5,118 |
| 7 | Mohave Community College | Kingman, AZ | 6,182 |
| 8 | Lower Columbia College | Longview, WA | 4,245 |
| 9 | Marion Technical College | Marion, OH | 1,920 |
| 10 | Skagit Valley College | Mount Vernon, WA | 5,797 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 48 | 10 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 26 | 7 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 8 |
Students
Student enrollment was 524 in 2009-2010 (463 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 46% of the student body. About 21% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business/Commerce
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
HOSPITALITY
- Hospitality Administration/Management
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
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