Mt. Hood Community College is a public community college located in Gresham, Oregon, USA. Here is a detailed introduction:

School Overview

History: Founded in 1966, local voters established the college's tax base and approved tax base increases in 1970 and 1980.

Campus size: The main campus covers an area of ​​212 acres and is located in Gresham. In addition, there are Maywood Park Campus and Bruning Health Career Education Center in Portland.

Number of students: Enrolls approximately 18,000 to 30,000 students each year, of which 28% are full-time students.

School Accreditation: Accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

School nickname: Saints, its sports teams compete in the Northwest Athletic Conference.

School facilities: It has a large aquatic center, including an indoor swimming pool, and also owns a non-profit FM radio station KMHD.

Academic education

Professional courses: Offers more than 120 Professional courses and university transfer opportunities, covering nursing, funeral science, integrated media, automotive technology, etc., as well as dozens of majors such as law, engineering, management, and online courses.

Teaching mode: small class teaching, with a teacher-student ratio of about 19:1, focusing on practical teaching and vocational skills training, students can obtain certificates such as associate degree in applied science.

Partner institutions: Cooperate with Eastern Oregon University to carry out four-year degree programs.

Campus life

Student organizations: There are nearly 30 student clubs and an active student government, as well as a student newspaper "The Advocate".

Sports activities: There are men's sports teams such as baseball, basketball, and track and field, and women's sports teams such as volleyball and softball.

Cultural activities: Famous for its jazz performances, it was once the home of the jazz radio station KMHD, and it also hosted the Mount Hood Jazz Festival and the Portland Highlands Games every year.