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Blue Mountain Community College

Pendleton, OR·Public·962 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 962 students.

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962
Students
$13,095
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$34,900
Earnings
10 yr
$12,000
Debt

About This School

Blue Mountain Community College is a public institution located in Pendleton, Oregon with approximately 962 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,095 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
Avg Faculty Salary
$9,522

Popular Programs

Education9%
Health Professions7%
Business & Marketing5%
Computer Science3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Blue Mountain Community College in the news

Posts that mention Blue Mountain Community College (or its abbreviation) by name.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$7,076
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,754
Avg Net Price
$13,095
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$12,374
$30–48k$11,884
$48–75k$13,508
$75–110k$15,288
$110k+$17,245

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants33%
Median debt at graduation$12,000

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
$12,000
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$34,100
Female graduates$26,200

Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$34,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.9x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

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

Student Body

White42%
Black1%
Hispanic/Latino33%
Asian1%
Two or more races2%
American Indian/Alaska Native5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (962 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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