School Highlights
Panola College serves 3,123 students (34% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 3,123 students
- In-state tuition: $2,850
- Out-state tuition: $4,950
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
- Minority enrollment: 45%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Panola College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 150 teachers has declined by 21% over five years.
Panola College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1947
Campus Size
48 acres
Total Faculty
150 staff
73 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Panola College has grown by 24% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Panola College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,123 students
4,254 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
34:1
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Students
1,054 students
902 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
2,069 students
3,352 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,123 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,054 students
869 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,069 students
3,370 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
228 students
251 students
Showing 2010–2021. View full 15-year historical data
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
47%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
19%
13%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
55%
25%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
37%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$42,995
$42,382
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,850 is less than the state average of $3,345. The in-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,950 is less than the state average of $5,806. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,850
$3,345
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,950
$5,806
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
88%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,375
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
86%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Baptist Student MinistryCaddo Club
Delta Psi OmegaGaming Club
Green JacketsHistory Club
National Society of Leadership and SuccessPhi Beta Lambda
Phi Theta KappaSocial Modern Asian Culture Club
Student Government AssociationStudent Occupational Therapy Assistant Club
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChorale
Theatre program
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rodeo Team (Varsity)
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Established in 1947, Panola College has greatly expanded its services to meet community needs and to provide a wide range of educational and training opportunities to citizens of all ages. The College began operating temporary buildings before the first two permanent buildings were erected in 1949. A 35-acre campus at the junction of Texas state Highway 315 and U.S. 79 in Carthage has been the school's home since its inception. There are now sixteen permanent buildings with more than 135 acres available for expansion in the coming century. In addition to a comprehensive community college in Carthage, the school offers a variety of instructional opportunities in a four-county service area including Harrison, Marion, and Shelby counties. These three counties became part of the college's official service area by legislative act in 1995. Panola College offers quality instructional programs for those interested in academic transfer, vocational/technical fields, developmental studies, workforce training and continuing education. Our excellent faculty provide personal assistance to students in a caring environment. An outstanding array of distance learning courses are also available. The degrees offered includes Associate of Science, Associate of Art, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Arts in Teaching. Certificates are available in technical areas. Panola College is accredited by the Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate degrees and certificates of completion.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Chad Dallas - professional baseball player
- Fabulous Flournoy - current assistant coach[2] with the Toronto Raptors, former player and the head coach for basketball team Newcastle Eagles, who compete in the British Basketball League.[3]
- Dexter Shouse - former professional basketball player, played for Panola during the 1981–82 & 1982–83 seasons
- Mark Bradenburg - played baseball professionally in both the minor leagues and the MLB over eight seasons with the Texas Rangers and Boston Red Sox.
- Linda Davis - Multiple grammy winner, plus several other music awards
- Natalie Woods Stanyer - Dallas Cowboy Cheerleader, Producer on CMT's Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Making the Team, NFL producer
- Tilden Hooper - 9 Time NFR Qualifier, actor on Yellowstone, PRCA Resistol Bareback Riding Rookie of the Year, 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Panola College cost?
Panola College's tuition is approximately $2,850 for In-State students and $4,950 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Panola College?
The acceptance rate of Panola College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 86%.
Who are famous alumni from Panola College?
Panola College famous alumni include: Chad Dallas, Fabulous Flournoy, Dexter Shouse, Mark Bradenburg, Linda Davis, Natalie Woods Stanyer and Tilden Hooper.
What sports does Panola College offer?
Panola College offers 3 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball and Volleyball.
What is Panola College's ranking?
Panola College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Highest completion rates.
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