Pensacola State College

Pensacola State College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Pensacola, Florida. Pensacola State College was founded in 1948 and now enrolls around 10,661 students a year, including 10,661 undergrads. Pensacola State College offers on-campus housing for students.

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

Interested in journalism or communications? Pensacola State 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 Pensacola State College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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

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

Mark your calendar! August 30, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by August 30.

2021 Pensacola State College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Average GPA	2.5
In-State Tuition	$2,510
Out-of-State	$10,075
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Pensacola State College a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a university is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. 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 Pensacola State College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Pensacola State 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.

About 44% of students who start at Pensacola State College come back the next year. Around 74% of students who started at Pensacola State College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Pensacola State College Grads

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

Pensacola State College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $11.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Pensacola State College spends about $3,206 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Pensacola State 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.

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

Some aid is available 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Pensacola State College. Based on this information, how does Pensacola State College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Pensacola State College a good school for you?

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Where is Pensacola State College Located?

Pensacola State College is located in the urban setting of Pensacola, Florida, less than an hour from Mobile and Alabama.

If you want to see Pensacola State College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 10 to Pensacola, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Pensacola International.

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

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