Columbia Gorge Community College

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) occupies a hilltop campus overlooking the Columbia River in The Dalles, Oregon, approximately 85 miles east of Portland. The main campus features modern facilities focused on career technical education, while a second campus location operates in Hood River. Established in 1977, CGCC serves students across the Mid-Columbia region, including portions of both Oregon and Washington state. The college is recognized for its renewable energy technology programs, healthcare education, and nursing training, offering both associate degrees and career-technical certificates. The institution maintains partnerships with regional employers and four-year universities to facilitate workforce development and transfer pathways for students in the Columbia River Gorge area.