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(Nationwide) |
| County |
Pitt County, NC |
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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 |
3,427 students |
999 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate |
2,664 students |
1,410 students |
| Total Enrollment |
6,091 students |
2,175 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid |
61% |
78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants |
52% |
47% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received |
$1,784 |
$2,810 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants |
14% |
28% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received |
$144 |
$1,211 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants |
13% |
11% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received |
$135 |
$1,117 |
| % Students Receiving Loans |
16% |
37% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received |
$286 |
$3,048 |
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- 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:02/23/2008.
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