Mt. Hood Community College — Local services in Gresham

Review of Mt. Hood Community College (MHCC) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)

Mt. Hood Community College stands out as a solid stepping stone for students seeking accessible, affordable education in the Pacific Northwest. Nestled in Gresham, Oregon, it benefits from a scenic campus with views of its namesake peak—Mt. Hood—which lends both a sense of place and a touch of inspiration to the learning environment.

One of MHCC’s strongest assets is its commitment to hands-on, career-oriented education. The college’s programs in nursing, automotive technology, funeral sciences, and media arts are especially robust, offering students practical training with real-world applications. For example, the AVID-certified media program and access to KMHD Jazz Radio provide unique industry exposure that’s rare at the community college level.

MHCC also caters well to non-traditional students, with flexible scheduling, online classes, and strong support for first-generation college attendees. The campus culture is welcoming and diverse, and student services like TRIO, the Learning Success Center, and the student pantry show a thoughtful approach to holistic student support.

That said, the college has faced some growing pains. Some students report that advising and administrative processes can be slow or confusing, especially during peak registration periods. Like many community colleges, MHCC sometimes struggles with funding, which can affect course availability and staffing.

Overall, Mt. Hood Community College offers a grounded, community-driven educational experience with enough standout programs to make it more than just a “starter school.” Whether you’re working toward a transfer degree, exploring a trade, or returning to education after a break, MHCC is a worthy place to start—or...

I went here in 2012-2014, what feels like a lifetime ago. At the time I wish it were more friendly and open to proving first gen student and providing information. I received my AAOS from their Integrated Media in Graphic Design program. What I wish they would of provided was more

-insight of how life after college (even community college) looked like. -how to transfer to PSU because no one explained anything, especially into the PSU GD program. -how to get an internship because another thing they did not explain is why your projects / real world experience is needed and the 'best' time to obtain that experience is during your time in school -i wish instructors were more informative and proactive with their students in providing them the guidance of building your portfolio / portfolio show and really having a design event (at the time wish they would of aligned with the universities as they do now / or even have student go to at the time Design Week Portland... but now (OSU and U of O) or Emerging Leaders. At the time, though smart phones were barely on the surface, information was scarce. You had to be so proactive to find the information you needed to succeed.

Looking back at this time, it was a good experience but could of been so much better if people were upfront and helpful on guiding their cc...

For the degree I took, business administration w/ accounting, I had some of the best teachers. Mr. Wong was wonderful to learn from about international business. Harry DeWolf was another gem of a teacher who knew what he was talking about. Amber Lamadrid was excellent to learn accounting from as that had been her previous background.

The campus is nothing to gawk at. Most of the classes you access on the "outside" under a covered roof which can get cold during the winter. It is easy to find classes once you get use to the linear layout. There were some on campus events throughout the year that offered various prizes and food.

I can't speak for tuition prices as grants covered it all but it is far better than starting out at a more expensive university, even with their aid packets.

I graduated...