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Students attend Peninsula College in Port Angeles, Washington, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Peninsula College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in office and administration, conservation and resource management, and production trades.
Applicants to Peninsula College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 4,256 students at Peninsula College (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Peninsula College
1502 E Lauridsen Blvd
Port Angeles, WA 98362
General Phone: (360) 452-9277
Admissions Phone: (360) 417-6231
Financial Aid Phone: (360) 417-6390
http://www.pc.ctc.edu
Peninsula College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 159 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Mechanics And Repair | 65 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair |
| Business And Management | 49 | business management, accounting technology, marketing |
| Office And Administration | 46 | data entry, receptionist, general office occupations, office management, administrative assistant, office data entry |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 38 | fisheries sciences |
| Production Trades | 34 | welding |
| Therapy And Counseling | 29 | substance abuse counseling, massage therapy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | web design, computer networking, computer product certification, data processing tech, computer support |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 23 | registered nursing |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 20 | medical assistant, radiographyer |
| Medical Adminstration | 18 | medical office management, medical receptionist, medical secretary, medical transcription |
| Construction Trades | 11 | carpentry |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | corrections, criminal justice and administration |
| Education And Teaching | 4 | early childhood education |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | surveying tech |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | child care provider |
Number of programs and degrees for Peninsula College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 243 | 19 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 234 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 58 | 13 |
In 2005, Peninsula College had a total enrollment of 4,256 students (2,367 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 31% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 6% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 16% |
| 65+ | 8% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 43 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Port Angeles, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (360) 417-6231
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,713 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,109 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
Financial Aid:
Peninsula College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 378600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (360) 417-6390
Peninsula College 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 42 | $43,980 | 24 | $43,164 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 42 | $43,980 | 24 | $43,164 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | short term | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 2 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 11 | 8 | 19 |
| Basketball | 7 | 5 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 3 | 7 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
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
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
Medical Office Management/Administration
Medical Reception/Receptionist
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
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 2% |  |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission 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 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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