Central Oregon Community College is a public community college located in Bend, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1949, it is the oldest two-year college in Oregon. The college primarily serves residents of Bend, Redmond, Prineville, and Madras, offering a diverse range of academic programs, including two-year associate degrees, vocational and technical education, transfer courses, and continuing education. The Bend campus is situated on a 200-acre campus with a beautiful environment, adjacent to the Cascade Mountains, providing a peaceful learning atmosphere. The college collaborates with Oregon State University Cascade Campus to offer a 2+2 transfer program, facilitating further academic pursuits for students. COCC emphasizes practice-oriented education, offering programs such as aviation, nursing, culinary arts, and outdoor leadership, fully leveraging the region's abundant natural resources and outdoor activity opportunities.
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#6 in Best Community Colleges in Oregon
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