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Peninsula College was established in 1961 after the local citizens urged to have a college where they could continue their education. The main campus has over 20 buildings and is spread across an area of more than 70 acres. It consists of well designed classrooms, computer labs, a Microsoft training center, library, a theatre, and a student services center. Peninsula College enrolls more than 7,500 students annually. The college offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
Peninsula College’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams. The teams participate in sports like basketball, softball, and soccer. They are nicknamed as the Pirates and they compete in various intercollegiate sports.
Students attend Peninsula College in Port Angeles, WA, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Peninsula College degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
The school is known for its programs in conservation and resource management and mechanics and repair.
Applicants to Peninsula College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 3,180 students at Peninsula College (as of 2007). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Peninsula College is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Peninsula College
1502 E Lauridsen Blvd
Port Angeles, WA 98362
General Phone: (360) 452-9277
http://www.pc.ctc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 148 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 85 | automobile mechanics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 37 | web design, computer product certification, computer networking |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | substance abuse counseling, massage therapy |
| Production Trades | 28 | welding |
| Office And Administration | 27 | data entry, receptionist, administrative assistant, general office occupations, office management |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | family and human sciences, child care provider |
| Medical Support And Technology | 23 | medical assistant, radiographer |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 23 | registered nursing |
| Medical Administration | 19 | medical office management, medical secretary, medical transcription, medical receptionist |
| Business And Management | 15 | business management, accounting technology, marketing, business |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | fisheries sciences, conservation |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | early childhood education |
| Construction Trades | 9 | carpentry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | corrections, criminal justice and administration |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | surveying tech |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
Number of programs and degrees for Peninsula College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 224 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 219 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 60 | 11 |
In 2007, Peninsula College had a total enrollment of 3,180 students (2,156 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 99% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 36 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Port Angeles, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,905 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,294 |
| Books and supplies | $ 956 |
Financial Aid:
Peninsula College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 378600)
Peninsula College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 2 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 28 | $49,308 | 22 | $48,880 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $49,308 | 22 | $48,880 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 7 | 7 | 14 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Peninsula College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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