Clatsop Community College

Located in Astoria, Oregon, at the mouth of the Columbia River, Clatsop Community College serves the Pacific Northwest coastal region from its main campus overlooking the historic port city. The college operates from a hillside campus that includes modern classroom facilities and the renovated Towler Hall, an architectural landmark originally built in 1935. Clatsop Community College offers associate degrees and career-technical programs, with notable strengths in maritime science, nursing, and historic preservation/restoration crafts, reflecting the region's maritime heritage and workforce needs. The college maintains a Marine and Environmental Research and Training Station (MERTS) campus, which houses specialized facilities for maritime training and vessel operations, while the main campus provides computer labs, a library, and student services facilities for its commuter student population.