- Pamlico Community College, a two-year college with an open door policy, is committed to providing accessible and affordable quality education, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the college. The College offers curriculum programs for certificate, diploma, and terminal Applied Science degrees and transfer options through the Associate in Arts degree; Continuing Education programs providing short-term occupational extension training, avocational courses, and basic skills and services to businesses, groups, and individuals that improve the quality of life.
School Highlights
Pamlico Community College serves 263 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 263 students
- In-state tuition: $2,347
- Out-state tuition: $8,491
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 33% over five years.
Pamlico Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Year Founded
1962
Total Faculty
49 staff
129 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
51
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pamlico Community College has declined by 27% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Pamlico Community College diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
263 students
2,143 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
51 students
650 students
# Part-Time Students
212 students
1,493 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
226 students
300 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
51 students
650 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
50 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
212 students
1,517 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
719 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
31%
22%
% White
50%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18%
37%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$25,700
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,347 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has grown by 25% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,491 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has grown by 31% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,347
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,491
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
29%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
75%
75%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
16
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- From its humble origin in 1962 as an Industrial Education Center located on the campus of Pamlico County High School, Pamlico Community College has evolved into an expanding campus of its own where hundreds come to pursue degrees, diplomas, certificates and opportunities to enrich one's quality of life. We offer 12 academic programs and a broad selection of Continuing Education courses ranging from GED instruction to the US Coast Guard Captain's Licensing. Whether planning to own a business, improve computer skills, or style hair, opportunities await. The college is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates; is approved for the training of veterans and eligible dependents; and is a member institution of the North Carolina Community College System and American Association of Colleges and Junior Colleges.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Tristan Persinger, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) -
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pamlico Community College cost?
Pamlico Community College's tuition is approximately $2,347 for In-State students and $8,491 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Pamlico Community College?
The acceptance rate of Pamlico Community College is 75%, which is equal to the state average of 75%.
Who are famous alumni from Pamlico Community College?
Pamlico Community College famous alumni include: Tristan Persinger, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).
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