Peninsula College

1502 E Lauridsen Blvd
Port Angeles, WA 98362

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Tel: (360) 452-9277

www.pencol.edu

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Peninsula College provides educational opportunities in the areas of academic transfer, professional/technical, basic skills, and continuing education. The College also contributes to the cultural and economic enrichment of Clallam and Jefferson Counties.

School Highlights

Peninsula College serves 1,727 students (53% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 50%.

Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 1,727 students
In-state tuition: $4,191
Out-state tuition: $4,591
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 38%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Peninsula College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 198 teachers has grown by 157% over five years.

Peninsula College

(WA) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

Four or more years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

198 staff

353 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Peninsula College has declined by 26% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five years.

The Peninsula College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment

1,727 students

4,189 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

9:1

11:1

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# Full-Time Students

921 students

2,116 students

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# Part-Time Students

806 students

1,887 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

156 students

384 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

921 students

2,116 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

n/a

11 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

806 students

1,887 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

n/a

160 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

% Hispanic

14%

% Black

% White

62%

50%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

% Non Resident races

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% Unknown races

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Diversity Score

0.60

0.71

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

n/a

2.12%

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

1.19%

2.2%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$31,600

$36,400

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $4,191 is more than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $4,591 is less than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$4,191

$4,105

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$4,591

$7,359

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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

81%

67%

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Median Debt for Graduates

$13,261

$11,794

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Median Debt for Dropouts

$7,063

$6,292

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Acceptance Rate

n/a

100%

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

School Notes

Peninsula College was founded in 1961 because a group of local citizens wanted to be able to continue their education without having to travel great distances to college centers in Bremerton or across Puget Sound. The first classes were held in a small building on the Port Angeles High School campus, but the number of students who enrolled in the college quickly became more than the available facilities could accommodate, and plans were soon underway to build a permanent campus elsewhere in the city. Peninsula College is located in the foothills of the beautiful Olympic Mountains in Port Angeles, Washington. Extension sites, located in Forks and Port Townsend, provide local learning opportunities for students who reside in areas at considerable distance from the Port Angeles campus. The main campus has twenty-five buildings, including classrooms, a Microsoft training center, computer labs, a library media center, a lecture hall, a student union, a theatre, and a student services center. The college also has two extension sites. One is located in Forks, Washington, 57 miles west of Port Angeles, and the other is in Port Townsend in Jefferson County, some 46 miles east. Altogether, almost 8,000 students attend Peninsula College, including those who come from other states and from several international countries. Peninsula College offers degrees intended for transfer to four-year schools, degrees in professional/technical disciplines, programs for high school students interested in college-level courses, and a high-school diploma program for adults. Peninsula College is one of 35 community and technical colleges in the state of Washington. We are accredited by the Commission on Colleges, of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and approved by the Veterans Administration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Peninsula College cost?

Peninsula College's tuition is approximately $4,191 for In-State students and $4,591 for Out-State students.

What is Peninsula College's ranking?

Peninsula College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Least expensive tuition and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Stats (2022-23)

Enrollment: 1,727 students
In-state tuition: $4,191
Out-state tuition: $4,591
Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
Minority enrollment: 38%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Washington public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,105 per year for in-state students and $7,359 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,532 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Washington community colleges have a diversity score of 0.71, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Washington is South Seattle College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.