Pitt Community College

1986 Pitt Tech Road
Winterville, NC 28590
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Tel: (252)493-7200
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School Highlights
  • Pitt Community College serves 8,902 students (52% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the state community college average of 19:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 38%.
  • Pitt Community College is one of 2 community colleges within Pitt County, NC.
  • The nearest community college to Pitt Community College is Miller-Motte College-Greenville (5.7 miles away).

Top Placements

Pitt Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in North Carolina for:

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 448 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pitt Community College(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate of Arts CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty448 staff139 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of Pitt Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The Pitt Community College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has declined by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment8,902 students2,380 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio20:119:1
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# Full-Time Students4,670 students1,019 students
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# Part-Time Students4,232 students1,361 students
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% Asian		-
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
6%
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% Black
28%
21%
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% White
30%
62%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
39%
6%
Diversity Score0.680.56
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College Completion Rate
12%
16%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,500$27,500
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $1,979 is less than the state average of $3,911. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $8,122 is less than the state average of $9,514. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,979$3,911
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,122$9,514
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid86%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$13,500$10,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,250$6,000
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • Since opening in 1961, Pitt Community College has been educating and empowering people for success through a diverse selection of hands-on training programs and by offering the quality instruction, learning resources and technology necessary for students to build solid foundations for whatever career paths they choose. 
  • It is PCC’s mission to make a college education affordable and barrier-free. In-state residents pay low tuition and fees, and the college offers financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships and loans to help those in financial need. PCC also offers evening and weekend classes and online classes to accommodate our students’ busy schedules. 
  • Prospective students are encouraged to visit the PCC campus or the college website, www.pittcc.edu, to learn more.

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Miller-Motte College-Greenville
    Private, for profit
    353 students | 5.70 Mi1021 WH Smith Blvd Ste 102
    Greenville,  NC  27834
    (252)215-2000     5.70353
  • Lenoir Community College
    Public
    2,959 students | 23.70 Mi231 Highway 58 South
    Kinston,  NC  28502
    (252)527-6223     23.702,959
  • Edgecombe Community College
    Public
    2,552 students | 24.50 Mi2009 W Wilson St
    Tarboro,  NC  27886
    (252)823-5166     24.502,552
  • Beaufort County Community College
    Public
    2,035 students | 24.90 Mi5337 US Highway 264 East
    Washington,  NC  27889
    (252)946-6194     24.902,035
  • Martin Community College
    Public
    477 students | 26.30 Mi1161 Kehukee Pk Rd
    Williamston,  NC  27892
    (252)792-1521     26.30477
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 8,902 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,979
  • Out-state tuition: $8,122
  • Student:teacher ratio: 20:1
  • Minority enrollment: 70%
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Did You Know?
For North Carolina public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,911 per year for in-state students and $9,514 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $16,515 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in North Carolina is 69%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

North Carolina community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in North Carolina is Fayetteville Technical Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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