Panola College
School Highlights
Panola College serves 2,513 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 2,513 students
- In-state tuition: $2,904
- Out-state tuition: $3,648
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Panola College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 192 teachers has grown by 106% over five years.
Panola College
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
192 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Panola College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Panola College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,513 students
3,674 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
951 students
1,289 students
# Part-Time Students
1,562 students
3,252 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
166 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
951 students
1,266 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,562 students
3,252 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
228 students
251 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
15%
46%
% Black
16%
12%
% White
65%
30%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2.7%
2.75%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
2.44%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,700
$34,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,904 is less than the state average of $3,626. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,648 is less than the state average of $5,997. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,904
$3,626
Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,648
$5,997
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,375
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2021 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Panola College cost?
Panola College's tuition is approximately $2,904 for In-State students and $3,648 for Out-State students.
What is Panola College's ranking?
Panola College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Least expensive tuition.
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