Prince George's Community College
- Since 1958, Prince George�s Community College has been providing educational opportunities for students from Prince George�s County and around the world. Dr. Charlene M. Dukes serves as the college�s eighth president. Under her leadership, the college continues to strive for excellence in providing opportunities for learning as a world-class institution of higher education.
School Highlights
Prince George's Community College serves 11,788 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is same as the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 60%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 11,788 students
- In-state tuition: $5,570
- Out-state tuition: $7,850
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Prince George's Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,211 teachers has grown by 149% over five years.
Prince George's Community College
(MD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: High 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
1,211 staff
378 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Prince George's Community College has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Prince George's Community College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,788 students
3,876 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
3,508 students
1,089 students
# Part-Time Students
8,280 students
2,787 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
232 students
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
12%
% Black
69%
30%
% White
4%
40%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.73
College Completion Rate
11%
22%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,900
$36,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,570 is less than the state average of $7,291. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,850 is less than the state average of $9,297. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,570
$7,291
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,850
$9,297
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
73%
73%
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,500
$10,437
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The college's main campus is located in Largo, Maryland, with additional sites at University Town Center in Hyattsville, Laurel College Center and Andrews Air Force Base. The college partners with Howard Community College to offer classes at the Laurel College Center. Each year nearly 40,000 students take part in more than 60 programs of study in a wide range of traditional and cutting-edge disciplines. With an average class size of 20, Prince George's Community College provides students with an enriching, learning-centered environment in which to further their academic and professional careers. Academic programs are divided into two categories: Transfer programs parallel the first two years of a bachelor's degree and are designed to help students transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Transfer programs also provide undergraduate prerequisites for students majoring in pre-pharmacy, pre-dental, pre-law, pre-medicine and pre-physical therapy. Career programs provide technical skills necessary for employment and career advancement. Many of the credits earned in career programs transfer to four-year colleges and universities. Prince George's Community College is home to a number of special programs that address the needs and interests of county residents. These include the Book Bridge Project, the Center for Business and Industry Training and the Children's Developmental Clinic.
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