Pamlico Community College

About Pamlico Community College

Pamlico Community College is a public institution offering associate degrees based in Grantsboro, North Carolina. It enrolls 165 students (a very small, intimate student body), according to IPEDS 2023-24 data. Below you'll find verified data on admissions, cost, student outcomes, programs offered, and what graduates typically earn, all pulled from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS.

Official website: pamlicocc.edu

Acceptance

Open

Graduation

25.5%

Net Price

$1,321

Median Earnings (10yr)

$30,005

Enrollment

165

Student : Faculty

4:1

How It Measures Up

US College Data scores each college on four pillars (outcomes, value, affordability, and selectivity) on a 0–100 scale, ranked within its peer group (2-Year). Scores are calculated from verified College Scorecard and IPEDS data, not opinion or paid placement. Where data is missing, that pillar isn't scored.

Admissions & Acceptance Rate

As a two-year college, Pamlico Community College generally admits all qualified applicants.

Cost & Financial Aid

The real cost of attending Pamlico Community College isn't the sticker price. It's the net price,which is what most students actually pay after grants and scholarships. According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, the average net price is $1,321 per year. That's well below the typical net price for public colleges nationally.

Full Cost Breakdown

Published cost of attendance, the sticker price before grants and scholarships. Most students underestimate room & board and other expenses.

Tuition & Fees (in-state)

$1,867

Tuition & Fees (out-of-state)

$6,475

Room & Board (off-campus)

$12,733

Books & Supplies

$1,400

Other Expenses (off-campus)

$10,847

Total Cost of Attendance

$8,227

Net Price by Family Income

Aid is need-based, so net price varies by family income. Here's what each bracket typically pays after grants and scholarships.

• Under $30,000
  $2,161
• $30,001 – $48,000
  $132
• $75,001 – $110,000
  $832

Graduation Rate & Retention

26% of full-time students who enrolled at Pamlico Community College graduate within six years, and 62% return for their second year, per IPEDS 2023-24 completion data.

After Graduation: Earnings & Outcomes

According to College Scorecard 2023-24 data, students who entered Pamlico Community College earn a median of $30,005 ten years after first enrolling. That's below the national median for U.S. colleges.

Who Studies Here

Pamlico Community College is home to 165 students, an intimate, close-knit community. Some distinctive traits: 54% are first-generation college students, 74% study part-time.

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Undergraduate student body composition reported to the US Department of Education.

Student Life & Campus Culture

Where students live, learn, and connect at Pamlico Community College. The campus setting, housing profile, and signals that shape day-to-day life here.

What You Can Study

Pamlico Community College offers a varied set of programs: 15 distinct programs across 8 majors. Below are its strongest majors, each with flagship programs and typical earnings. Open a major to explore it in depth, or browse the full program catalog.

Faculty & Resources

The student-to-faculty ratio at Pamlico Community College is 4:1, low (small classes, more faculty contact).

Faculty by Rank

25 instructional faculty across 1 ranks. The rank mix shows how many senior faculty are teaching versus contingent or junior staff, with average salary equated to a 9-month contract.

Pros & Cons of Pamlico Community College

A quick at-a-glance summary of how Pamlico Community College tends to stack up for prospective students,weighing its data, size, setting, and cost profile together.