Paul D Camp Community College

100 N College Dr
Franklin, VA 23851
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • Paul D Camp Community College (PDCCC) serves the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Isle of Wight and Southampton. PDCCC offers small classes, individual attention, high academic standards and a commitment to your success. Caring, knowledgeable faculty members and counselors are here to encourage you to learn and take important steps to a better future for you, your family and our community. We also provide a wide array of workforce services and courses to help you advance. Career planning and placement assistance are readily available in partnership with the Opportunity Inc. One-Stop Workforce Center located in our Franklin Campus Workforce Development Center. PDCCC administrators and staff offer their expertise, skills and experience to their daily responsibilities and activities.

School Highlights

Paul D Camp Community College serves 1,219 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 37:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 55%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,219 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,145
  • Out-state tuition: $9,983
  • Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Paul D Camp Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
Paul D Camp Community College
(VA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, non-profit
Year Founded
1970
Total Faculty
43 staff
39 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Paul D Camp Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Paul D Camp Community College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,219 students
1,380 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
37:1

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Full-Time Students
317 students
585 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
902 students
795 students

Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,219 students
924 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
317 students
415 students

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
902 students
795 students
% Asian
2%
8%
% Hispanic
5%
14%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
37%
22%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% White
46%
45%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.72

Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
42%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,800
$29,700

Tuition & Financial Aid

The public in-state tuition of $4,145 is more than the state average of $3,581. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $9,983 is more than the state average of $8,577. The out-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,145
$3,581
Out-State Tuition Fees
$9,983
$8,577
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
70%
86%

Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Debt for Graduates
$6,700
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,000
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Paul D. Camp Community College provides diverse educational and workforce learning opportunities that enhance the quality of life for students and citizens. Paul D. Camp Community College is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution of higher learning serving the cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties of Southampton and Isle of Wight in southeastern Virginia. The College is a member of the Virginia Community College System. The College offers occupational/technical programs, provides curricula in university parallel programs that facilitates transfer to senior institutions, provides a developmental studies program, enables students to strengthen general skills, conceptual abilities, and values needed to function competently in the community, workplace and diverse world, expand workforce training, expands partnerships for the development, growth and renewal of the service region and provides adequate personnel, financial resources, facilities and technology to support its programs and services.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Paul D Camp Community College cost?
Paul D Camp Community College's tuition is approximately $4,145 for In-State students and $9,983 for Out-State students.
What is Paul D Camp Community College's ranking?
Paul D Camp Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Virginia for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 1,219 students
  • In-state tuition: $4,145
  • Out-state tuition: $9,983
  • Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
  • Minority enrollment: 54%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,581 per year for in-state students and $8,577 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,536 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Virginia is 71%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.72, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Virginia is Northern Virginia Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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