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Since 1958, Prince George’s Community College has been providing educational opportunities for students from Prince George’s County and around the world. Dr. Ronald A. Williams serves as the college’s seventh president. Under his leadership, the college has embarked on an ambitious strategic plan to become a world-class institution of higher education.
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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 |
3,160 students |
1,000 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
9,237 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
12,397 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
50% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
39% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$2,814 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
19% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$1,099 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
2% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$2,328 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
9% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$2,537 |
$3,048 |
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- The college's main campus is located in Largo, Maryland, with additional sites at University Town Center in Hyattsville, Laurel College Center and Andrews Air Force Base. The college partners with Howard Community College to offer classes at the Laurel College Center. Each year nearly 40,000 students take part in more than 60 programs of study in a wide range of traditional and cutting-edge disciplines. With an average class size of 20, Prince George’s Community College provides students with an enriching, learning-centered environment in which to further their academic and professional careers.
- Academic programs are divided into two categories: Transfer programs parallel the first two years of a bachelor’s degree and are designed to help students transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Transfer programs also provide undergraduate prerequisites for students majoring in pre-pharmacy, pre-dental, pre-law, pre-medicine and pre-physical therapy. Career programs provide technical skills necessary for employment and career advancement. Many of the credits earned in career programs transfer to four-year colleges and universities.
- Prince George’s Community College is home to a number of special programs that address the needs and interests of county residents. These include the Book Bridge Project, the Center for Business and Industry Training and the Children’s Developmental Clinic.
- Profile last updated:02/23/2008.
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