Panola College

Panola College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Carthage, Texas. Panola College was founded in 1947 and enrolls 2,646 undergrads and no graduate students. Panola College provides housing for up to 265 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Panola College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Panola College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Panola College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Panola College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Panola College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Panola College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Panola College on the Student Life page.

Is Panola College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Panola College offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Panola College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Panola College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Panola College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Panola College meets 50% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $8,774 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Panola College. Based on this information, how does Panola College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Panola College a good school for you?

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Where is Panola College?

Panola College is located in the small town setting of Carthage, Texas.

If you want to see Panola College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 79 to Carthage, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Shreveport Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Panola College and Carthage are like without leaving home.

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