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Paul D Camp Community College

100 N College Dr
Franklin, VA 23851

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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 1,237 students (27% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Quick Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 1,237 students
In-state tuition: $4,145
Out-state tuition: $9,983
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 57%
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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 103% over five years.

Paul D Camp Community College

(VA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

104 staff

129 staff

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School Calendar

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Student Body

The student population of Paul D Camp Community College has declined by 11% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.

The Paul D Camp Community College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,237 students

2,050 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

17:1

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# Full-Time Students

336 students

843 students

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# Part-Time Students

901 students

1,243 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

775 students

232 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

336 students

802 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

169 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

901 students

1,243 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

n/a

20 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

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476 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

% Hispanic

12%

% Black

46%

21%

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% White

43%

52%

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% Hawaiian

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% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

n/a

% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.60

0.66

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

0.55%

2.29%

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

n/a

0.19%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$26,800

$29,600

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,145 is more than the state average of $3,736. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $9,983 is more than the state average of $8,977. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,145

$3,736

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$9,983

$8,977

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

85%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$6,700

$11,000

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$5,000

$5,500

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

71%

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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 Stats (2023)

Enrollment: 1,237 students
In-state tuition: $4,145
Out-state tuition: $9,983
Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
Minority enrollment: 57%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Virginia public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,736 per year for in-state students and $8,977 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,561 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

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

Virginia community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Virginia is American National University. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.