Campus & Student Life at Mt. Hood Community College

Home to about 6,812 undergraduates in 2020, MHCC is a public college located in Gresham, Oregon. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, MHCC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by MHCC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our MHCC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

MHCC Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit MHCC Disability Services.

MHCC for the Military

While not a "service academy", MHCC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit MHCC Veteran Services . For more information, check out our MHCC for Veterans Guide.

MHCC offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, MHCC does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Mt. Hood Community College

MHCC does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Mt. Hood Community College

There were 6,812 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,405 (35.3%). Part-time attendance was 4,407 (64.7%).

Mt. Hood Community College is Ranked #1,173 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, MHCC is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank MHCC #1173 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at MHCC by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the MHCC Diversity Guide.

Mt. Hood Community College Athletics

MHCC has a total of 146 student athletes, 76 men and 70 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Mt. Hood Community College Athletics