- 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 896 students (3% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 896 students
- In-state tuition: $2,419
- Out-state tuition: $8,563
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 79 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
Piedmont Community College
(NC) 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
Public
Year Founded
1970
Campus Size
178 acres
Total Faculty
79 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Piedmont Community College has declined by 32% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Piedmont Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
896 students
2,143 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
31 students
650 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
865 students
1,493 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
896 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
31 students
650 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
865 students
1,522 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
29%
22%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
57%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.68
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
30%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$37,944
$38,789
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,419 is less than the state average of $3,915. 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 $9,508. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,419
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,563
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
60%
79%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,536
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,300
$6,000
Sports
Colors
White, Forest Green
School Mascot
Pacer
Source: 2025 (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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Piedmont Community College cost?
Piedmont Community College's tuition is approximately $2,419 for In-State students and $8,563 for Out-State students.
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