Pitt Community College
1986 Pitt Tech Road, Winterville, NC, 28590 -
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The high quality of the academic and co-curricular programs at PCC provides a distinctive, learner-centered experience. Faculty and staff are committed to student success, and students are invited to take advantage of the wealth of opportunities offered. From occupational and university transfer programs to professional development classes, attention to detail and the individualization of learning are emphasized....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Pitt County, NC | - |
| 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 | 3,385 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 2,918 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 6,303 students | 2,213 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 58% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 45% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $1,878 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 13% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $150 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 17% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $239 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 14% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $458 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- In March, 1961, Pitt Community College was chartered and designated by the State Board of Education as an industrial education center. The College began its operation as Pitt Industrial Education Center during the same year. Dr. Lloyd Spaulding served as the director of the center. The programs developed and expanded, and in 1964, the school was designated a technical institute by the State Board of Education. The name was changed in July, 1964, to Pitt Technical Institute, and it opened in its new facility, the Vernon E. White Building, in September, 1964, with nine curricula and 96 students.
- A vocational education classroom and lab/shop building, the A.B. Whitley Building, was opened in February, 1990. The 32,300 square foot facility provides space for the following programs: Machining Technology, Electronic Servicing, Electronic Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Industrial Construction Technology. The Industrial and Construction Technology Division office is located in the Whitley Building. The Planning and Research Department is also located in the building.
- Today, Pitt Community College offers 44 associate degree programs, numerous certificate programs, 22 diploma programs, and 18 University Transfer programs. The College has expanded its instruction to include more than 200 classes via the internet, classes via the NC Information Highway, telecourses, and community-based classes. During Fall semester 2003, 5,848 curriculum students and 4,234 continuing education students were enrolled.
- Pitt Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate Degrees.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- ROUNDUP: PCC splits softball games (The Daily Reflector)
posted on March 21, 2010 at 03:29:40 am
WINTERVILLE — The Pitt Community College softball team split a pair of games with USC-Salkehatchie on Friday at the Sara Law Softball Complex. After dropping Game 1 by a 3-2 count, the Bulldogs salvaged a split with the Indians by beating them, 3-2, in the second game. - No. 2 Bulldogs rally past Dolphins at home (The Daily Reflector)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 03:45:45 am
WINTERVILLE — A national ranking doesn’t come with any guarantees, other than getting every opponent’s best shot. The Pitt Community College baseball team was adorned with the No. 2 ranking in the junior college poll Wednesday, and promptly got College of Albemarle’s best shot later in the day. - Alliance to hold 15 community forums (The Daily Reflector)
posted on March 18, 2010 at 02:55:27 am
A new alliance will host 15 community engagement forums across the county during the next month to identify and address critical issues in order to make positive changes in the community. - Bulldogs prevail in low-scoring affair (The Daily Reflector)
posted on March 17, 2010 at 04:44:40 am
WINTERVILLE — The Pitt Community College baseball team has relied on the long ball offensively this season, but Mother Nature wasn’t going to cooperate Tuesday. - Player Of The Week: PCC's Justin Nygard (WITN 7 North Carolina)
posted on March 17, 2010 at 01:07:34 am
Starting pitcher Justin Nygard is off to a 5-0 start and is one of the reasons why the Pitt Community College Bulldogs are ranked 6th in the nation.
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