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Prince William Sound Community College was originally established in 1971 as an extension site of the University of Alaska. Initially, two learning centers were established in Valdez and Cordova. A third center was opened in Copper Basin in 1976. In July of 1978, these three centers were granted community college status and combined to form PWSCC. The main campus of the college is located in Valdez, Alaska.
Prince William Sound Community College awards Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees in the areas of humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences. The college also offers bachelor's degree programs in business administration, human services, science, and technology. In addition, several certificate programs and distance learning options are also available at PWSCC.
The college supports a number of clubs and organizations, including Phi Theta Kappa, the Multicultural Student Association, and the Archery Club.
Prince William Sound Community College is located in Valdez, AK (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 liberal arts.
Prince William Sound Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Prince William Sound Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 909 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at Prince William Sound Community College are 40 years old or older.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Prince William Sound Community College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Prince William Sound Community College
303 Lowe Street
Valdez, AK 99686
General Phone: (907) 834-1600
http://www.pwscc.edu.
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 12 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Education and Teaching | 2 | special ed |
| Business and Management | 1 | MIS |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | industrial production tech |
| Office and Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 0 | broadcast journalism |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | theatre design |
Number of programs and degrees for Prince William Sound Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 13 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Prince William Sound Community College had a total enrollment of 909 students (286 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 17% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 27% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 4% |
| 22-24 | 5% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 18% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Alaska | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 21 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Prince William Sound Community College offers campus housing for 45 of its 286 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,790 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,790 |
| Room and board | $ 4,730 |
| Room charge | $ 4,730 |
| Books and supplies | $ 618 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,670 |
Financial Aid:
Prince William Sound Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1146205)
Prince William Sound Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 1 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 0 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $86,441 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $60,002 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 7 | $72,494 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
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 Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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