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Paul D Camp Community College

Paul D Camp Community College

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.

Overview of Paul D Camp Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in education and teaching, therapy and counseling, and liberal arts.

Paul D Camp Community College Selectivity

Paul D Camp Community College accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Paul D Camp Community College

Paul D Camp Community College
100 N College Dr
Franklin, VA 23851
General Phone: (757) 569-6700
http://www.pdc.edu/

Paul D Camp Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts65liberal arts and sciences
Nursing and Emergency Medicine32registered nursing
Therapy and Counseling31mental and social health services
Security and Law Enforcement14criminal justice and administration
Family and Social Work9child care provider
Office and Administration7business support services
Business and Management7business administration
Construction Trades1electrician
Engineering Technician1industrial production tech, CAD and design
Production Trades0welding

Number of programs and degrees for Paul D Camp Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree1247
Award of less than 1 academic year311
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years126

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Paul D Camp Community College had a total enrollment of 1,544 students (869 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White58%
Black39%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown1%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1822%
18-1918%
20-2110%
22-249%
25-2910%
30-348%
35-395%
40-4912%
50-645%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Virginia95%
North Carolina3%
State unknown2%

Paul D Camp Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time49 %
Part-Time32 %

Paul D Camp Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Paul D Camp Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Paul D Camp Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1012

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year0*1*
Associate professorcalendar year0*1*
Instructorcalendar year0*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year0*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 LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year2*1*
Associate professoracademic year4$60,5623$59,216
Assistant professoracademic year4$56,2173$53,079
Instructoracademic year0*2*
All faculty totalacademic year10$58,6409$53,411

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Paul D Camp Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

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Paul D Camp Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Paul D Camp Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Paul D Camp Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Paul D Camp Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Paul D Camp Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Paul D Camp Community College Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Paul D Camp Community College % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 20%Paul D Camp Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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