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Pellissippi State is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Pellissippi State earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at Pellissippi State include photography and commercial art and liberal arts.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 390 to 550 for students at Pellissippi State. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 430 and 520.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Pellissippi State, in 2005, had 7,686 students (5,159 full-time equivalent).
Many students at the school are part-timers.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Pellissippi State Technical Community College's mission is to serve the needs of its community by providing quality college courses and programs, along with appropriate student support and preparation; and by meeting a broad spectrum of community needs, including training and workforce development, educational support, life enrichment, and civic and cultural advancement."
More complete details are provided below.
Pellissippi State Technical Community College
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Knoxville, TN 37933-0990
General Phone: (865) 694-6400
Admissions Phone: (865) 694-6570
Financial Aid Phone: (865) 694-6565
http://www.pstcc.edu/
Pellissippi State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 437 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies, cartography |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 43 | computer and info science, web design, computer networking, information science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 41 | commercial art, cinematography, photography |
| Business And Management | 38 | accounting technology, business and related services, sales and marketing, business management |
| Office And Administration | 33 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | mechanical engineering tech, drafting, civil engineering tech, electronics tech, environmental engineering tech |
| Design | 23 | interior design |
| Law | 20 | legal assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | child development |
| Hospitality | 6 | hotel management |
Number of programs and degrees for Pellissippi State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 654 | 22 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 22 | 3 |
In 2005, Pellissippi State had a total enrollment of 7,686 students (5,159 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 77% |
| Part-Time | 23% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 99% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Knoxville, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,333 | 1,879 | 81% | 1,388 | 74% |
| Men | 1,076 | 875 | 81% | 687 | 79% |
| Women | 1,257 | 1,004 | 80% | 701 | 70% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 35% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (865) 694-6570
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,413 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,828 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Pellissippi State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1269300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (865) 694-6565
Pellissippi State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $53,994 | 21 | $50,519 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 38 | $48,693 | 59 | $46,818 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 18 | $39,102 | 23 | $37,807 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $34,328 | 8 | $33,681 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $33,067 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 70 | $45,430 | 114 | $44,398 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Cartography
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pellissippi State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (air force)
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Liberal Arts
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