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Blue Mountain Community College’s main campus is located in northeastern Oregon surrounded by the natural beauty of rich wheat fields and the foothills of the Blue Mountains. Our scenic 175-acre hilltop site overlooks Pendleton, a city with a population of 16,180 and the county seat of Umatilla County. We are located 200 miles east of Portland and nearly the same distance from Seattle, Spokane and Boise.
We are bordered by the Blue Mountains, the Columbia River, and rolling wheat fields, our district abounds in recreational attractions. Our local area offers an abundance of year-round recreation sites, including state and national parks. The Umatilla National Forest, under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Forest Service, provides more than a million acres of wilderness recreation opportunities. Skiing, snowboarding, fishing, hiking, rafting and hunting are all outdoor activities available.
Pendleton enjoys four distinct seasons, yet the climate is very livable. Sun-filled summers see temperatures ranging from 73 to over 100 degrees while winters average 33 degrees. Humidity is low, averaging 45 to 50 percent. Our dry climate produces only about 13 inches of rain per year. We occasionally have snow for winter fun, averaging 17.8 inches a year in the city. Our residents find eastern Oregon weather beautiful and the surrounding scenery breathtaking.
Benefits
BMCC offers tuition waiver for employee and qualified dependents.