Panola College

1109 W Panola Street
Carthage, TX 75633
Top Ranked (2024-25): View Rankings

School Highlights

Panola College serves 2,469 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 94%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,469 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,904
  • Out-state tuition: $3,648
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Panola College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 135 teachers has declined by 29% 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
135 staff
262 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Panola College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Panola College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,469 students
3,803 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
960 students
788 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,509 students
3,015 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
166 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
960 students
784 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,509 students
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
228 students
252 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
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% Asian
20%
12%
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% Hispanic
1%
9%
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% Black
17%
40%
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% White
2%
6%
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% Hawaiian
59%
24%
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% Two or more races
n/a
2%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.58
0.75
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3659%
0.5294%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.366%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,700
$34,600
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,904 is less than the state average of $3,316. 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 $5,750. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,904
$3,316
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,648
$5,750
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
84%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$12,375
$10,765
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,500
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
100%
81%

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
16 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Baptist Student Ministry, Caddo Club, Delta Psi Omega, Gaming Club, Green Jackets, History Club, National Society of Leadership and Success, Phi Beta Lambda, Phi Theta Kappa, Social Modern Asian Culture Club, Student Government Association, Student Occupational Therapy Assistant Club

Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Chorale, Theatre program

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Rodeo Team (Varsity)
Source: 2023 (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 $2,904 for In-State students and $3,648 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 81%.
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: Least expensive tuition.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 2,469 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,904
  • Out-state tuition: $3,648
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 98%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Texas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,316 per year for in-state students and $5,750 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,996 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Texas is 77%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Texas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.75, which is equal to the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Texas is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Dallas. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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