School Highlights
Pitt Community College serves 7,684 students (38% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 7,684 students
- In-state tuition: $1,979
- Out-state tuition: $8,122
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pitt Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 324 teachers has declined by 51% over five years.
Pitt 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
1961
Total Faculty
324 staff
129 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating and Empowering People for Success
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Pitt Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Pitt Community College diversity score of 0.66 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,684 students
2,143 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
# Full-Time Students
2,918 students
650 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
4,766 students
1,493 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
7,684 students
1,887 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,918 students
650 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,766 students
1,522 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
11%
14%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
33%
22%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
47%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.68
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
28%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$27,500
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $1,979 is less than the state average of $3,915. 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 $9,508. The out-state tuition has grown by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,979
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,122
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
84%
79%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,077
$11,865
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,846
$5,846
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pitt Community College cost?
Pitt Community College's tuition is approximately $1,979 for In-State students and $8,122 for Out-State students.
What is Pitt Community College's ranking?
Pitt Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Largest student body.
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