Profile: Portland Community College

Welcome!

Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College probably has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.

I urge you to join us as a student, as a donor, as a partner in your company's success and ultimately as an owner of this valuable educational resource.

Preston Pulliams
District President, Portland Community College

Our Students

Portland Community College is the largest institution of higher learning in the state, serving more than 1,373,758 college-age residents in a five-county, 1,500-squaremile area in northwest Oregon. During the 2006-2007 school year over 86,164 students (58% female, 42% male) attended PCC (see Demographics for more details). Part of a vibrant, urban community, Portland Community College is a crossroads for people with many destinations. This diversity is vital to the PCC experience.

Choices to Meet Your Needs

We offer a great variety of classes and programs that serve many audiences:

Traditional College Programs:

University transfer, dual enrollment and two-year professional-technical degrees.

Continuing Education:

Classes and programs that advance your career with job skills training and professional licensing.

Community Education:

Classes for fun and personal development, in your neighborhood or online.

Adult Basic Skills and Pre-College Programs:

Prepare for life or for college by completing high school, earning a GED, or improving your English skills.

International Programs:

Support for international students looking to study in the United States or for the PCC student interested in studying abroad.

The Center for Business and Industry:

A single point of contact for your organization’s training needs.

The PCC Foundation:

Where our donors change lives every day through scholarships to worthy students.