Peninsula College

Peninsula College Overview

Peninsula College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Port Angeles, Washington. Peninsula College was founded in 1961 and enrolls 3,321 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Involvement at Peninsula College

Are you interested in music or performing?

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Peninsula College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Peninsula College does not have any fraternities or sororities, do it might be a good option if Greek life isn't a priority for you.

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

2022 Peninsula College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Quarter
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$3,826
Out-of-State	$4,288

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Is Peninsula College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better idea of what Peninsula College offers and if the college seems like the right college for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Peninsula College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures 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 Outlook Peninsula College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. 73% of graduates from Peninsula College recieve at least one full-time job offer within six months of graduating.

Check with Peninsula College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Peninsula College

Tuition 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.

For information on Peninsula College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit 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 Peninsula College.

Based on this information, is Peninsula College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Peninsula College a good school for you?

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Where is Peninsula College?

Peninsula College is located in the small town setting of Port Angeles, Washington.

If you would like to see Peninsula College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 101 to Port Angeles, or book a flight to the nearest airport, William Fairchild International.

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

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