Oregon Coast Community College

Oregon Coast Community College (OCCC) serves Lincoln County from its main campus in Newport, Oregon, located one mile east of the Pacific Ocean and 135 miles southwest of Portland. The main campus, established in 1987, features modern facilities surrounded by coastal forest, with additional locations in Lincoln City and Waldport to serve the region's dispersed population. OCCC offers two-year associate degrees and career technical programs, with particular emphasis on aquarium science, nursing, and marine technologies due to its coastal location and partnership with the nearby Oregon Coast Aquarium. The college maintains small class sizes and provides student support services, though it does not offer on-campus housing. OCCC is independently accredited and maintains transfer agreements with Oregon's public universities, allowing students to complete their first two years of study before transferring to four-year institutions.