2023 Power Book: Colleges and Universities
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Ranked by fall semester enrollment, 2022
1. Oregon State University
Fall Semester Enrollment: 35,563
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 28,585
President: Jayathi Murthy, Ph.D.
Special Programs: Agricultural sciences, business, education, engineering, forestry, health/human sciences, liberal arts, oceanic/atmospheric sciences, pharmacy, science, veterinary medicine, honors college
2. Portland Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 25,263
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 5,983
President: Dr. Adrien Bennings
Special Programs: College transfer, career/technical education, pre-college math/reading/writing, ESOLcommunity education, workforce development
3. University of Oregon
Fall Semester Enrollment: 23,202
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 22,706
President: Michael Schill, J.D.
Special Programs: Architecture, biology, business, chemistry, computer and information science, economics, education, English, environmental and natural resources,law, human physiology, journalism, marine biology,physics, psychology, sports business
4. Portland State University
Fall Semester Enrollment: 22,014
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 15,668
President: Stephen Percy, Ph.D.
Special Programs: Business administration, education, engineering and computer science, fine/performing arts, social work, urban/public affairs, environmental science
5. Chemeketa Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 9,462
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 2,352
President: Jessica Howard
Special Programs: Electronics, nursing, employeetraining, auto technology, emergency svcs., online education, network technology,vineyard management, college transfer
6. Mt. Hood Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 7,006
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 1,597
President: Dr. Lisa Skari
Special Programs: University transfer, nursing,automotive technology, funeral science, cosmetology, fisheries, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, integrated media
7. Clackamas Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 6,954
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 1,359
President: Dr. Tim Cook
Special Programs: Electronics, business, water/environmental technology, emergency management, landscaping, clinical lab/dental asst., manufacturing technology, energy management, wildfire, music technology, CAD/CAM, digital multimedia communication
8. Linn-Benton Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 6,216
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 1,303
President: Dr. Lisa Avery
Special Programs: Mechatronics, diagnostic imaging, polysomnography, equine science, graphic design,nursing, welding, machine tool
9. Lane Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 6,057
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 1,911
President: Dr. Stephanie Bulger
Special Programs: Professional, technical, college transfer, skill upgrading, business, life skills and personal development, career enhancement, cultural/community services
10. Central Oregon Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 5,394
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 1,189
President: Dr. Laurie Chesley
Special Programs: General, transfer degrees, nursing and allied health, business, forest resources, aviation, culinary, non-destructive testing and inspection
11. Southern Oregon University
Fall Semester Enrollment: 5,156
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 3,264
President: Dr. Rick Bailey
Special Programs: Psychology, criminology, communication, fine and performing arts, environmental studies, sciences, emerging media digital arts, teacher education, business, outdoor adventure leadership, gender/sexuality/women’s studies, honors
12. Oregon Institute of Technology
Fall Semester Enrollment: 4,913
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 2,907
President: Nagi G. Naganathan
Special Programs: Engineering, engineering technology, allied health prof., management, communications, applied sciences, renewable energy engineering, clinical lab. science, software engineering technology
13. Rogue Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 4,245
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 931
President: Dr. Randy Weber
Special Programs: Auto/diesel technology, electronics, engineering, nursing, business, computer science, dental asst., early ed., fire science, apprenticeships, massage, social science, music, continuing education, welding, visual/digital arts, transfer
14. Western Oregon University
Fall Semester Enrollment: 3,752
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 3,069
President: Dr. Jesse Peters
Special Programs: Liberal arts and sciences, teacher education, American Sign Language, computer science, business, criminal justice, rehabilitation counseling, gerontology, information systems, fine arts, contemporary music
15. Umpqua Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 3,463
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 677
President: Dr. Rachel Pokrandt
Special Programs: Business management, electronics, nursing, engineering, academic transfer, music, drama, fine arts
16. Washington State University Vancouver
Fall Semester Enrollment: 3,233
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 2,698
President: Kirk Schulz
Special Programs: Undergraduate and graduate courses offered including biology, business administration, computer science, digital technology and culture, environmental science, mechanical engineering, nursing, psychology and public affairs
17. Oregon Health & Science University
Fall Semester Enrollment: 2,984
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 2,691
President: Dr. Danny Jacobs
Special Programs: Health professions, science and engineering
18. Eastern Oregon University
Fall Semester Enrollment: 2,674
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 1,973
President: Richard Chaves
Special Programs: Education, theater arts, agriculture, nursing, science, math, business, MFA in creative writing
19. Southwestern OregonCommunity College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 2,180
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 591
President: Patty M. Scott, Ed.D.
Special Programs: Culinary arts, baking and pastry, nursing, pharmacy technician, EMT/paramedic, welding, dental/medical asst.
20. Klamath Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 1,868
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 422
President: Camille Preus (Acting)
Special Programs: Business admin., IT, early childhood education, criminal justice, natural resources, health services, environmental science, psychology, general education, technical studies
21. Linfield University
Fall Semester Enrollment: 1,798
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 1,629
President: Miles K. Davis, J.D.
Special Programs: Linfield has undergraduate programs in arts and sciences and the professions and new graduate programs in business, nursing and sports in McMinnville, Portland and online
22. Blue Mountain Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 1,685
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 366
President: Mark Browning
Special Programs: Transfer and vocational degrees, certificate programs; business and industry training; community and regional partnerships
23. Treasure Valley Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 1,621
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 465
President: Dr. Dana M. Young
Special Programs: Agriculture/rodeo, arts, business, construction, Cisco Networking Academy,computer science, workforce training
24. Corban University
Fall Semester Enrollment: 1,158
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 15,495
President: Sheldon Nord, Ph.D.
Special Programs: Business; education; agriculture science; biomedical sciences; liberal arts; communication; forensic psychology; ministry; computer science; criminal justice; applied business (online); graduate programs: MBA, counseling, education, ministry
25. Oregon Coast Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 908
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 145
President: Dr. Birgitte Ryslinge
Special Programs: College transfer, arts & letters, sciences, communications, mathematics, small business development, aquarium science, criminal justice, allied health, nursing, GED, English as a second language
26. Clatsop Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 901
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 208
President: Chris Breitmeyer
Special Programs: Visual arts, marine sciences, industrial and manufacturing technology, nursing, liberal arts, maritime firefighting
27. Tillamook Bay Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 784
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 128
President: Dr. Ross Tomlin
Special Programs: Business and workforce training, nursing, career and technical programs, AAOT transfer degree, and several professional certificate programs
28. Columbia Gorge Community College
Fall Semester Enrollment: 733
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 199
President: Dr. Marta Yera Cronin
Special Programs: Nursing, electronic engineering technology, associate of arts Oregon transfer
29. Bushnell University (Formerly Northwest Christian University)
Fall Semester Enrollment: 686
Fall Full-time Enrollment: 625
President: Dr. Joseph Womak
Special Programs: Undergraduate arts and sciences, business, education, social work, writing, athletic training, audiology, dental hygiene, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, psychology, speech-language pathology
Editor's Note: This story has been updated from an earlier version.