Pensacola State College

1000 College Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32504
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • The mission of Pensacola Junior College is to provide quality educational opportunities and support services to meet the requirements of all students pursuing intellectual fulfillment, career training, and lifetime education.

School Highlights

Pensacola State College serves 9,226 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 59%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 9,226 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,704
  • Out-state tuition: $10,875
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 34%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Pensacola State College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 687 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pensacola State College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
687 staff
139 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Pensacola State College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Pensacola State College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,226 students
2,862 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,536 students
862 students
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# Part-Time Students
5,690 students
2,000 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
694 students
263 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,536 students
862 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,690 students
2,761 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
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% Hispanic
7%
29%
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% Black
15%
16%
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% White
66%
41%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
3%
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% Unknown races
n/a
5%
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Diversity Score
0.53
0.72
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
31%
44%
This chart display completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Pensacola State College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of FL by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
8.04%
3.57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,800
$31,500
This chart display average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Pensacola State College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of FL by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,704 is less than the state average of $3,893. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $10,875 is more than the state average of $10,705. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,704
$3,893
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$10,875
$10,705
This chart display tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Pensacola State College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
88%
This chart display the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Pensacola State College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,000
$9,750
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Pensacola State College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$5,500
This chart display median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Pensacola State College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • As a learning-centered community college, Pensacola Junior College will continue the tradition of offering an affordable, quality education taught by first-rate faculty. More than 1,300 professional faculty and staff members blend their talents, teaching, and experience to fulfill dreams and create careers for PJC students. Pensacola Junior College is the name for an umbrella of multiple community colleges in Escambia County and Santa Rosa County, Florida. Pensacola Junior College provides a nurturing learning environment for students of all ages and at many stages of the education process. The main campus, located near Pensacola, was opened in 1948 and was the first institute of higher learning in the town (UWF would not open to a full class of undergraduates until 1983). PJC quickly expanded to include a downtown campus in 1957, and a Milton campus in 1971. A mini-campus opened on Naval Air Station Pensacola in 1981. A final branch in Warrington rounded out the five-location junior college system. PJC offers more than 150 recreation and leisure courses. Currently the college offers a two-year transitional program in conjunction with the University of West Florida. This is the most popular program among students, many continuing on to a bigger university setting after two years at PJC. The eCoast Campus staff understands the importance of services and support for distance learners. We also realize that distance learners may visit a PJC campus only rarely. This page provides links to resources that can help bridge the gap between PJC any off-campus location.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pensacola State College cost?
Pensacola State College's tuition is approximately $2,704 for In-State students and $10,875 for Out-State students.
What is Pensacola State College's ranking?
Pensacola State College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 9,226 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,704
  • Out-state tuition: $10,875
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 34%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Florida public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,893 per year for in-state students and $10,705 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,548 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Florida is 90%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Florida community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is higher than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Florida is Miami Ad School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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