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Oregon College of Oriental Medicine

OCOM

Portland, Oregon 97209

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Private urban college in Portland

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine is a private urban institution in Portland, Oregon. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

Established
1983
Motto
The science of medicine, the art of healing.
Mascot
MOCO panda
Type
Private acupuncture and Oriental medicine university

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News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (2)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • •85% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
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Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • •History Oregon College of Oriental Medicine was founded in Portland, Oregon in 1983, and is one of the oldest Chinese medicine colleges in the United States.
  • •In July 2005, OCOM became the first college to graduate a cohort of Doctors of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
  • •The institution announced plans in July 2009, to move from Portland's eastside to a historic building in downtown's Old Town Chinatown district.
  • •In September 2012, the school moved into its new home in Portland's historic Old Town Chinatown neighborhood.
  • •In 2024, the institution's trustees voted to close the institution.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PDX Portland OR6 mi
SEA Seattle-Tacoma134 mi
BOI Boise345 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2533 mi · ~73h 11m drive
New York, NY2439 mi · ~70h 28m drive
Hartford, CT2473 mi · ~71h 27m drive
Providence, RI2531 mi · ~73h 7m drive
Albany, NY2398 mi · ~69h 17m drive
Syracuse, NY2275 mi · ~65h 43m drive
Rochester, NY2203 mi · ~63h 39m drive
Buffalo, NY2150 mi · ~62h 7m drive
Philadelphia, PA2405 mi · ~69h 29m drive
Pittsburgh, PA2159 mi · ~62h 22m drive
Harrisburg, PA2314 mi · ~66h 51m drive
Newark, NJ2430 mi · ~70h 12m drive
Washington, DC2347 mi · ~67h 48m drive
Baltimore, MD2356 mi · ~68h 4m drive
Atlanta, GA2169 mi · ~62h 40m drive
Charlotte, NC2285 mi · ~66h 1m drive
Raleigh, NC2372 mi · ~68h 31m drive
Miami, FL2705 mi · ~78h 9m drive
Orlando, FL2525 mi · ~72h 57m drive
Tampa, FL2501 mi · ~72h 15m drive
Nashville, TN1965 mi · ~56h 46m drive
New Orleans, LA2060 mi · ~59h 31m drive
Richmond, VA2371 mi · ~68h 30m drive
Chicago, IL1754 mi · ~50h 40m drive
Detroit, MI1964 mi · ~56h 44m drive
Minneapolis, MN1423 mi · ~41h 7m drive
St. Louis, MO1719 mi · ~49h 40m drive
Kansas City, MO1494 mi · ~43h 10m drive
Indianapolis, IN1881 mi · ~54h 20m drive
Columbus, OH2028 mi · ~58h 35m drive
Cleveland, OH2049 mi · ~59h 12m drive
Milwaukee, WI1715 mi · ~49h 33m drive
Dallas, TX1631 mi · ~47h 7m drive
Houston, TX1834 mi · ~52h 59m drive
Austin, TX1708 mi · ~49h 21m drive
San Antonio, TX1719 mi · ~49h 40m drive
Los Angeles, CA826 mi · ~23h 52m drive
San Francisco, CA536 mi · ~15h 29m drive
San Diego, CA932 mi · ~26h 55m drive
Seattle, WA145 mi · ~4h 11m drive
Portland, OR1 mi · ~2 min drive
Denver, CO981 mi · ~28h 20m drive
Phoenix, AZ1006 mi · ~29h 4m drive
Salt Lake City, UT635 mi · ~18h 21m drive
Honolulu, HI2595 mi · ~74h 58m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Portland OR (PDX)6 miles
Rental car
9 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
12 min$7-12
Seattle-Tacoma (SEA)134 miles
Rental car
201 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
268 min$161-268

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