Panola College

1109 W Panola St, Carthage, TX, 75633
Tel: (903)693-2000
Public | 2,324 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Panola College serves 2,324 students (46% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body.
  • Panola College is the only community colleges within Panola County, TX.
  • The nearest community college is ( miles away).

School Overview:
Panola College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 88 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 2,324 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:26 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 1,064 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 1,260 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 - 1%
% Asian		 1% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 6% 6%
% Black		 21% 15%
% White		 72% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,328 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $2,952 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • 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.
  • Sports Associations Memberships: National Athletic Association, National Junior College Athletic Association

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