Piedmont Community College
- Nestled in the beautiful rolling hills of north central North Carolina, Piedmont Community College provides educational opportunities to approximately 55,000 residents in rural Person and Caswell counties. As one of the 58 member institutions of the North Carolina Community College System, PCC awards Associate Degrees, Diplomas and Certificates in more than 35 curriculum programs. PCC's premiere location positions the College to provide training for the high-tech, in-demand jobs of the 21st century and makes the College an integral factor in the economic development of both counties it serves as well as the state. From the most basic skills classes to college-level courses to specialized industrial training, PCC has it all. PCC is committed to serving its students in a warm and friendly, caring atmosphere.
School Highlights
Piedmont Community College serves 1,414 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,414 students
- In-state tuition: $2,419
- Out-state tuition: $8,563
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 38%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 208 teachers has grown by 19% over five years.
Piedmont Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
208 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Piedmont Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Piedmont Community College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,414 students
2,330 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
396 students
727 students
# Part-Time Students
1,018 students
1,603 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
617 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
28%
21%
% White
62%
55%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.64
College Completion Rate
37%
26%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$24,600
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,419 is less than the state average of $3,920. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,563 is less than the state average of $9,538. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,419
$3,920
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,563
$9,538
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
67%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,536
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,300
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
n/a
60%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Piedmont Community College (PCC) has two campuses, one in Person County and the other in Caswell County. PCC's main campus is located in Roxboro, NC (Person County), and its second campus is located in Yanceyville, NC (Caswell County). Curriculum courses to Associate degrees, diplomas or certificates in one of the more than 30 programs of study offered by PCC. These classes are also transferable to other colleges and other curricula, and, are, in general, a semester in length. Courses taught in a mini-mester or other special session would be exceptions. Students earn credit based on the number of hours the class meets each week. Continuing Education courses vary in length from one class period to multiple class periods, depending on the type of class. Continuing Education courses include those for personal interest, renewal of professional licenses, emergency services training, business development, industry training, and training on specific computer software. Continuing Education courses 10 hours or more in length that are appropriate to a person's field of study may be taken for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) of credit. Piedmont Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates.
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