Pamlico Community College (PCC, PCC) Academics and Admissions

Academics

For students of all ages interested in the skills and education necessary to start a career of one’s choosing, Pamlico Community College is a fantastic choice to getting started on that path. Located in coast North Carolina, a number of the school’s programs, such as the Environmental Science program, make exceptional use of the school’s natural surroundings, turning the city and nearby nature into a second classroom.

Established in 1962, the college has grown significantly in the past half-century, adding a number of programs and upgrading its facilities to keep with the demands for truly wired classrooms. The school’s eight different departments each offer highly specialized programs of study in everything from Medical Assisting to Criminal Justice Technology. A number of different specific certificates can be earned, and students can also work towards their associate’s degrees, as well as receive the extra help needed to continue on at a four-year college towards a bachelor’s after they obtain their AA.

For those who need more skills in a particular area, or who are thinking of starting a career for the first time, Pamlico Community College understands the needs to balance helpful academics with the contemporary skills needed to be at the front of the list once it is time to apply for jobs. Therefore, programs like the computer information technologies program and the environmental science technology program make use of today’s industry standards and have you trained and ready to enter the workforce.

But students interested in pursuing something more than just training for a job can also find a fulfilling academic experience at Pamlico Community College. The Associate of Arts degree is one of the most popular on campus, and even other courses of study require a basic core of English and history classes, of which many different options can be chosen.

Pamlico Community College also plays a big part in adult education and bettering the community, with numerous night courses devoted to everything from the basic skills needed to specialty training in emergency services. These courses are a huge asset to the community, and the college expands the catalogue of continuing education every year.

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Information Summary

Ranks 30th in North Carolina and 1044th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	79.8
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$3,087
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	7 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	86% / 46%
Enrollment Total (all students)	527

Admissions

Students interested in attending Pamlico Community College must submit an application, their GED or high school diploma, high school transcript, and ACT or SAT test scores. Students must also submit a nonrefundable application processing fee. For those who are coming to college for a second time, it is recommended that you submit your transcript from your previous institution, to see if any credits transfer. International students must submit everything that first-time college students do, except with their official documents translated into English. For some programs, additional requirements apply, and for others, there is no need to provide SAT and ACT test scores, so check with the person in charge of your chosen department before sending in your application.

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Financial Aid

Many students attending Pamlico Community College require some form of financial assistance. Since college is a major investment, it is often very helpful to sit down with someone in the Financial Aid Office and make a plan towards the best way to finance one’s education. Financial Aid Office counselors can also help out with completing your FAFSA, looking for federal and state loans you might be eligible for, and even finding other scholarships in the community both need and merit-based. There is also a PCC Loan Program, which is another helpful option for paying for classes.

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Students

The student body of Pamlico Community College is rather diverse, with a vast number of first-time college students in classes with those who have returned to earn a degree in a different subject, jump-start a new career, or perhaps start college for the very first time. Small student to teacher ratios make it easier to learn, but also easier to get to know your fellow students. As a commuter campus, students do not live at Pamlico Community College, but rather, in apartments and houses nearby. There is, however, free parking on campus. On-campus facilities include a contemporary auditorium, multipurpose building, library, and student center.

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Athletics

Students interested in playing sports while attending Pamlico Community College have their choice from men and women’s intramural basketball, table tennis, softball, and volleyball.

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