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Mt Hood Community College

Gresham, OR·Public·3,540 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 3,540 students.

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3,540
Students
$6,443
Net Price
26%
Grad Rate
$38,100
Earnings
10 yr
$7,339
Debt

About This School

Mt Hood Community College is a public institution located in Gresham, Oregon with approximately 3,540 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $6,443 per year. The graduation rate is 26%, and the typical graduate earns $38,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) is a public community college in Gresham, Oregon, United States, named after Mount Hood. Opened in 1966, MHCC enrolls around 30,000 students each year and offers classes at the 212-acre (86 ha) main campus in Gresham, as well as the Maywood Park Center in Portland, the Bruning Center for Allied Health Education, and at area public schools.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $6,443/year net price and only $7,339 in median debt at graduation, this is one of the more affordable community college options you'll find — and for students who complete a degree, that low debt load is genuinely a strength. The concern worth flagging is the 26% graduation rate, which means a large share of students who start here don't finish, so if you choose this school, go in with a clear plan and take advantage of advising resources early. Median earnings of $38,100 a decade out are modest but reasonable for a two-year starting point, especially if you're using Mt. Hood as a transfer pathway to a four-year school.

Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Health Professions13%
Business & Marketing9%
Computer Science6%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Education1%
Engineering1%
Biological Sciences0%
Communications0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$5,175
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,675
Avg Net Price
$6,443
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants21%
Median debt at graduation$7,339

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
26%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,339
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,339
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$30,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$38,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.2x

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

White53%
Black5%
Hispanic/Latino21%
Asian8%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,540 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Mt Hood Community College

26000 SE Stark St

Gresham, OR 97030

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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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