Paul D Camp Community College, PDCCC, is a two-year community college in Southeast Virginia that was established in 1970. It offers programs at the certificate and the associate’s degree levels in business, education, science, health services, religious studies, technology and liberal arts. The college has distance education options too.
The college has various options for students who need financial aid. Apart from scholarships and grants, students can also opt for work study programs to fund their education. It does not approve of loans because of its commitment to provide debt free education. PDCC also offers student support services like placement testing, an online resource base and insurance advice.
Paul D Camp Community College is found in Franklin, VA. Franklin is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Paul D Camp Community College.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.
Paul D Camp Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
Students numbered 1,544 in 2007-2008 at the school.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Paul D. Camp Community College provides diverse learning opportunities to enhance the quality of life for students and the community."
More complete details are provided below.
Paul D Camp Community College
100 N College Dr
Franklin, VA 23851
General Phone: (757) 569-6700
http://www.pdc.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 65 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 32 | registered nursing |
| Therapy and Counseling | 31 | mental and social health services |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and administration |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | child care provider |
| Office and Administration | 7 | business support services |
| Business and Management | 7 | business administration |
| Construction Trades | 1 | electrician |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | industrial production tech, CAD and design |
| Production Trades | 0 | welding |
Number of programs and degrees for Paul D Camp Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 124 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 31 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Paul D Camp Community College had a total enrollment of 1,544 students (869 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 39% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 95% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
| State unknown | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Franklin, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,585 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,839 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Paul D Camp Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 915900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $64,356 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $60,562 | 3 | $59,216 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 4 | $56,217 | 3 | $53,079 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $58,640 | 9 | $53,411 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business Operations Support and Secretarial Services, Other
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Paul D Camp Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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