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$5,220
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
18%
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
Portland Community College is Oregon's largest post-secondary institution offering degrees and certificates.
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5 exams
15 credits
$1,740 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$2,784 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$4,872 saved
20 of 20 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $12,528potential savings
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Education
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Technology & Computer Science
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Net Price(family income < $30K)
$8,937
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$44,592
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,999
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Portland Community College
Each 4-5-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $116 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $1,740
8 exams
24 credits
Save $2,784
14 exams
42 credits
Save $4,872
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$1,740 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$2,784 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$4,872 saved
| Exam | Qtr Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 12 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Community College
Location
Portland, Oregon
Multnomah County
Control
Public
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24 career paths
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