Pasco-Hernando State College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	26 to 1
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in New Port Richey, Florida, PHSC-Pasco 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 Pasco-Hernando State 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.

Pasco-Hernando State 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at PHSC-Pasco is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Florida state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,155

Cost of attendance at Pasco-Hernando State College in 2022 for students from Florida.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$3,874
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,032

Cost of attendance at Pasco-Hernando State College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Florida's average	$14,069
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 57 of freshman students at Pasco-Hernando State College received on average $5,596 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.

$5,596

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	423	42%	$5,234	$2,214,104
Other Federal Grant	450	44%	$5,656	$2,545,104
State Grant/Scholarships	219	22%	$2,424	$530,760
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	91	9%	$1,866	$169,838
Total Grant & Scholarships	580	57%	$5,596	$3,245,702

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pasco-Hernando State College students who enrolled in 2015 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 Pasco-Hernando State College students is 37.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.1%.

37.6%

asian 50.0% 22 students
African American 38.0% 30 students
white 39.4% 383 students
unknown 25.8% 8 students
hispanic 31.6% 101 students
International Students 25.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 36.4% 20 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Pasco-Hernando State College provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pasco-Hernando State 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

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization

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