[2] The region is just north of the California border and east of the Cascade Range, with a combined area that spans approximately 14,500 square miles.

[3] A community college service district was established by the voters of Klamath County in 1996.

After several years of contracting with Rogue Community College, Oregon Institute of Technology, and Portland Community College to hold classes in rented facilities, a permanent campus was opened in 2000,[4] situated on a 57-acre (23 ha) land on the east side of Klamath Falls.

Klamath Community College also offers workforce development training courses to companies and their employees.

[12] Each agreement provides no loss of credit during transfer and allows students to earn a bachelor's degree while living in Klamath Falls.