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Panola College has shaped its mission around the needs of the people within its service area since its inception. As a two-year, public community institution, Panola College is dedicated to providing excellence in education for its constituents. The range of educational offerings includes transfer programs which prepare students to enter universities; one or two-year programs in technical or vocational fields; developmental or remedial courses designed to remedy academic deficiencies; and continuing education for those wishing to enrich their lives and talents through college study. Our aim is to help each student achieve his or her full potential and to contribute to the further development of society.
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| County |
Panola County, TX |
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| Title IV Eligible |
Yes |
Yes |
| Carnegie Classification |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control |
Public |
Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate |
946 students |
1,000 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
981 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
1,927 students |
2,175 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity |
211 students |
220 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
87% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
87% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$1,539 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
31% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$575 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
37% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$1,500 |
$1,117 |
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- Established in 1947, Panola College has greatly expanded its services to meet community needs and to provide a wide range of educational and training opportunities to citizens of all ages. The College began operating temporary buildings before the first two permanent buildings were erected in 1949. A 35-acre campus at the junction of Texas state Highway 315 and U.S. 79 in Carthage has been the school’s home since its inception. There are now sixteen permanent buildings with more than 135 acres available for expansion in the coming century.
- In addition to a comprehensive community college in Carthage, the school offers a variety of instructional opportunities in a four-county service area including Harrison, Marion, and Shelby counties. These three counties became part of the college’s official service area by legislative act in 1995.
- Panola College offers quality instructional programs for those interested in academic transfer, vocational/technical fields, developmental studies, workforce training and continuing education. Our excellent faculty provide personal assistance to students in a caring environment. An outstanding array of distance learning courses are also available.
- The degrees offered includes Associate of Science, Associate of Art, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Arts in Teaching. Certificates are available in technical areas.
- Panola College is accredited by the Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate degrees and certificates of completion.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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