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Prince William Sound Community College is located in Valdez, Alaska (a quiet rural area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Prince William Sound Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching, engineering technician, and liberal arts.
Prince William Sound Community College is an open-admission school. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Prince William Sound Community College has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Prince William Sound Community College had 823 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Prince William Sound Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Prince William Sound Community College offers accessible and affordable education to students of all ages, races, cultures, economic levels, and previous educational experience. As a public, comprehensive community college, this multi-campus institution offers lower division college transfer, occupational, technical, basic skills, wellness, cultural, and community education programs. Partnerships with business, industry, educational institutions, and public sector agencies provide training opportunities for the local work forces and promote economic development. Through effective teaching and supportive student services, Prince William Sound Community College prepares students for success as individuals, members of a democratic society, and citizens of a rapidly changing world."
More complete details are provided below.
Prince William Sound Community College
303 Lowe Street
Valdez, AK 99686
General Phone: (907) 834-1600
Admissions Phone: (907) 834-1632
Financial Aid Phone: (907) 834-1631
http://www.pwscc.edu.
Prince William Sound Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 12 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | industrial production tech |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | special ed |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 0 | broadcast journalism |
Number of programs and degrees for Prince William Sound Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 28 | 5 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 4 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Prince William Sound Community College had a total enrollment of 823 students (328 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 19% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 19% |
| 50-64 | 17% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 79% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Prince William Sound Community College offers campus housing for 45 of its 328 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Valdez, Alaska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Alaska Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (907) 834-1632
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,988 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,988 |
| Room and board | $ 2,641 |
| Room charge | $ 1,817 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 350 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,525 |
Financial Aid:
Prince William Sound Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1146205)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (907) 834-1631
Prince William Sound Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
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 | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 5 | $58,565 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Prince William Sound Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers campus housing Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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