Prince George's Community College (PGCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	66%
On-time graduation rate	13%

Located in Largo, Maryland, PGCC 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 Prince George's 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.

Prince George's Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 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 PGCC is reported to be 13%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maryland state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 66% at PGCC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,026

Cost of attendance at Prince George's Community College in 2022 for students from Maryland.

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Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,474

Cost of attendance at Prince George's 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.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 72 of freshman students at Prince George's Community College received on average $5,756 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.

$5,756

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	416	47%	$5,014	$2,086,027
Other Federal Grant	469	53%	$5,232	$2,453,896
State Grant/Scholarships	223	25%	$1,412	$314,936
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	271	30%	$3,376	$914,880
Total Grant & Scholarships	640	72%	$5,756	$3,683,712

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Prince George's 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 Prince George's Community College students is 13.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 16.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 10.3%.

13.3%

asian 41.5% 17 students
African American 8.8% 40 students
white 21.4% 6 students
hispanic 13.8% 21 students
International Students 33.3% 8 students
Mixed Race 20.6% 7 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Prince George's 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

Prince George's 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
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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