Higher Education

Reser Stadium football sculpture — Reser Stadium on the campus of Oregon State University in Corvallis. (Oregon State Archives Scenic Images Collection)

Public Universities | Community Colleges | Related Entities

Prospective students in Oregon and their families can choose from a wide variety of postsecondary education options to earn degrees, certificates and training to build their futures and achieve their career goals. Oregon’s higher education system enrolls hundreds of thousands of students in seven public universities, 17 community colleges, Oregon Health & Science University, 42 private colleges and universities, and many private career and trade schools.

Higher Education Coordinating Commission

Ben Cannon, Executive Director

Address: 3225 25th St. SE, Salem 97302

Phone: 503-378-5690

Email: info.hecc@hecc.oregon.gov

Web: oregon.gov/HigherEd

Agency Website

For information about the HECC’s duties and responsibilities, see HECC entry in the Executive section.