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Columbia Gorge Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

At Columbia Gorge, the 100% acceptance rate means your main job is not proving you can get in. Use this opportunity to plan for the classes, support, and budget that will help you stay on track, especially with a 52% freshman retention rate. Since the school is test-optional, submit scores only if they add clear evidence of readiness.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Columbia Gorge Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Columbia Gorge Community College enrolls 812 undergraduates in a small-town setting. Columbia Gorge has a 52% freshman retention rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

The Dalles, OR

Undergrad Enrollment812

Freshman Retention52%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Columbia Gorge Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

—

Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Columbia Gorge, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year plus fall of senior year for retakes. Since Columbia Gorge does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, make the last fall test before the Regular Decision deadline your final retake so scores can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

At Columbia Gorge, in-state tuition is $4,500, while out-of-state tuition is $8,820. Use these figures as a starting point as you compare grants, scholarships, and other aid options that can help lower your net cost.

In-State Tuition$4,500

Out-of-State Tuition$8,820

Room and Board$10,650

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying out-of-state rates, tuition at Columbia Gorge Community College is $8,820, compared with $4,500 for in-state tuition. Room and board is listed at $10,650, so living arrangements can significantly affect the total cost. Actual out-of-pocket costs will vary based on eligibility for financial aid, grants, and other support.