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Directions from Forest Grove, Oregon (West of Portland) to Sumner College
ZIP Code: 97116
Population: 24,624 (2018)
Area codes: 503 and 971
Forest Grove is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States, 25 miles west of Portland. Originally a small farm town, it is now primarily a commuter town in the Portland metro area. Settled in the 1840s, the town was platted in 1850, then incorporated in 1872, making it the first city in Washington County.
Nearby cities: Cornelius, Hillsboro, Gaston, Gales Creek, Banks
Sumner College is now offering a $5,000 COVID Scholarship for Registered Nurses who want to pursue their RN to BSN. Our RN to BSN program is offered 100% online and can be completed in only 13 months. This scholarship is for theApril 26, 2021 class start. The $5,000 scholarship reduces the program tuition from $12,960 to $7,960 for total tuition. Additional program fees include a technology fee.
Please contact Admissions at BSN@sumnercollege.edu for more information. An essay submission is required to qualify for the scholarship. This scholarship is available for the students starting classes on April 26, 2021.
Call today! 1-877-682-5601
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Sumner College’s Student & Career Services department is to provide support, encouragement, and resources to assist current students and alumni in achieving their career goals. Contact us to find out more at studentservices@sumnercollege.edu.
Do you live west of the Portland area? Sumner College is less than an hour away! Get started on your medical assisting career at Sumner College. We offer Practical Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, Medical Assisting and RN to BSN programs.
Are you ready to begin your career as a Medical Assistant? Sumner College is enrolling Medical Assisting students now!

Sumner College – Cascade Station – Directions from West of Portland, OR

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Things to do in Forest Grove, Oregon
In Forest Grove, just 25 miles west of Portland, in the heart of Willamette Valley wine country, farmland, vineyards and forest beckon you to hike, bike, fish, paddle and stroll. It’s also a hot spot for sipping and tasting handcrafted wine, beer and cider complement the Pacific Northwest’s only sake-brewing operation.
- Ride on the Tualatin Valley Scenic Bikeway
- Visit Fernhill Gardens
- Organic Wineries tour in Tualatin Valley
- Experience the nation’s top brewer of sake, a popular Japanese rice wine
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Congratulations Sumner College Graduate – Prolyn
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Congratulations Sumner College Graduate – Caroline
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