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Blue Mountain Community College

Pendleton, OR·Public·977 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 977 students.

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Accept
977
Students
$12,133
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$34,900
Earnings
10 yr
$8,961
Debt

About This School

Blue Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Pendleton, Oregon with approximately 977 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,133 per year. Typical graduates earn $34,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

Blue Mountain Community College is a public community college in Pendleton, Oregon, United States. It serves Umatilla and Morrow counties as well as most of Baker County. It was established in 1962 and offers Associate of Arts degrees, Associate of Science degrees, Associate of Applied Science degrees, certificates, and transfer degrees to four-year colleges.

Worth considering if you're looking for an affordable path to a transfer degree or career credential in eastern Oregon — median debt at graduation is just $8,961, which is well below the national average. That said, median earnings of $34,900 a decade after enrollment are modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it leads to a clear career or transfer pathway. Best suited for local students who want to stay close to home, keep costs down, and have a specific plan for what comes next.

Founded
1962
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions9%
Business & Marketing9%
Education9%
Computer Science1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,941
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,551
Avg Net Price
$12,133
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants37%
Median debt at graduation$8,961

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$8,961
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$8,961
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White43%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino30%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (977 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Blue Mountain Community College

2411 NW Carden Ave

Pendleton, OR 97801

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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