School Highlights
Institute of Technology serves 267 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Institute of Technology
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
17 staff
20 staff
Number of Programs Offered
3
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Institute of Technology has declined by 42% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.67 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
267 students
1,376 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
267 students
212 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
455 students
301 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
267 students
212 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
19%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
53%
55%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
% Unknown races
10%
10%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
73%
49%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$11,503
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Institute of Technology's ranking?
Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Institute of Technology is Chemeketa Community College (0.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chemeketa Community College
Public
4000 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5000
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5000
0.7 miles
Enrollment: 8,098 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $5,076 Out-state tuition: $11,232 Minority enrollment: 49%
College of Hair Design Careers
Private for-profit
1684 Clay St NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-5888
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 588-5888
1.5 miles
Enrollment: 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Phagans School of Beauty
Private for-profit
622 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-6800
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-6800
2.3 miles
Enrollment: 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
27.3 miles
Enrollment: 5,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $5,105 Out-state tuition: $1,192 Minority enrollment: 40%
Northwest College-Tualatin
Private for-profit
8345 SW Nyberg Street
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 218-2265
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 218-2265
30.3 miles
Enrollment: 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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