Portland Community College is located in Portland, Oregon, USA, and is the largest public community college system in the state, serving five counties. Founded in 1961, it enrolls over 50,000 full-time and part-time students annually. PCC has four main campuses (Cascade, Rock Creek, Southeast, and Sylvania) and over a dozen satellite centers, offering more than 85 associate degree programs and vocational certification courses across fields such as health, business, engineering, and the arts. Additionally, the college provides adult education and ESL programs. The college is known for its open admissions policy, affordable tuition, and flexible teaching models. It emphasizes transfer pathways and community-workplace connections, and is committed to sustainability and multiculturalism. Students can seamlessly transition to degree programs at local four-year universities.
#469 in Best Community Colleges in America
#4 in Best Community Colleges in Oregon
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