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Pamlico Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 3 to 1
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 82%

Located in Grantsboro, North Carolina, Pamlico CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Pamlico Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Pamlico Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 3-to-1, Pamlico CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 63% at Pamlico CC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

In-State Tuition & Fees

$1,867

Cost of attendance at Pamlico Community College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $7,237
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,475

Cost of attendance at Pamlico Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average $20,075
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Pamlico Community College received on average $5,232 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,232
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 11 79% $4,570 $50,269
Other Federal Grant 13 93% $4,244 $55,169
State Grant/Scholarships 7 50% $1,409 $9,864
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 2 14% $1,490 $2,980
Total Grant & Scholarships 13 93% $5,232 $68,013

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pamlico Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pamlico Community College students is 81.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 88.9%.

81.8%

  • African American 90.9% 10 students
  • white 75.0% 6 students
  • hispanic 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Pamlico Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pamlico Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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