by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Columbia Gorge Community College worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Columbia Gorge Community College is ranked #921 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Oregon, it ranks #11 of 37 for value.
Below is the detailed Columbia Gorge Community College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Columbia Gorge Community College is ranked #23 out of #42 in Oregon for quality and #11 out of #37 for Oregon value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Columbia Gorge Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Columbia Gorge Community College is ranked #921 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Columbia Gorge Community College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Columbia Gorge Community College costs about $13,060. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $52,239 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,678 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $10,416 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $13,060 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $52,239 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Columbia Gorge Community College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Columbia Gorge Community College costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Columbia Gorge Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $74,712 | — | — |
| All Students | $52,239 | #921 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $41,664 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $74,712 | — | — |
| All Students | $52,239 | #11 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $41,664 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Columbia Gorge Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,270 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,488 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,618 |
| Over $110K | $16,778 |
About 68% of Columbia Gorge Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,536 per year. Get more details on the Columbia Gorge Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Columbia Gorge Community College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.