- Paul D Camp Community College (PDCCC) serves the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. PDCCC offers small classes, individual attention, high academic standards and a commitment to your success. Caring, knowledgeable faculty members and counselors are here to encourage you to learn and take important steps to a better future for you, your family and our community. We also provide a wide array of workforce services and courses to help you advance. Career planning and placement assistance are readily available in partnership with the Opportunity Inc. One-Stop Workforce Center located in our Franklin Campus Workforce Development Center. PDCCC administrators and staff offer their expertise, skills and experience to their daily responsibilities and activities.
School Highlights
Paul D Camp Community College serves 1,237 students (27% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,237 students
- In-state tuition: $4,145
- Out-state tuition: $9,983
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 57%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Paul D Camp Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 104 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Paul D Camp Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
104 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Paul D Camp Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Paul D Camp Community College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,237 students
2,063 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
336 students
843 students
# Part-Time Students
901 students
1,220 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
775 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
336 students
802 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
101 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
901 students
1,243 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
20 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
476 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
45%
20%
% White
43%
52%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
38%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,800
$29,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,145 is more than the state average of $3,748. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,983 is more than the state average of $8,977. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,145
$3,748
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,983
$8,977
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,700
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,000
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
71%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Paul D. Camp Community College provides diverse educational and workforce learning opportunities that enhance the quality of life for students and citizens. Paul D. Camp Community College is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution of higher learning serving the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Southampton and Isle of Wight in southeastern Virginia. The College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College offers occupational/technical programs, provides curricula in university parallel programs that facilitates transfer to senior institutions, provides a developmental studies program, enables students to strengthen general skills, conceptual abilities, and values needed to function competently in the community, workplace and diverse world, expand workforce training, expands partnerships for the development, growth and renewal of the service region and provides adequate personnel, financial resources, facilities and technology to support its programs and services.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Paul D Camp Community College cost?
Paul D Camp Community College's tuition is approximately $4,145 for In-State students and $9,983 for Out-State students.
What is Paul D Camp Community College's ranking?
Paul D Camp Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Least debt for graduating students.
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