School Highlights
Pitt Community College serves 9,855 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 9,855 students
- In-state tuition: $1,979
- Out-state tuition: $8,122
- Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 51%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Pitt Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 669 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Pitt Community College
(NC) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
669 staff
256 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Pitt Community College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Pitt Community College diversity score of 0.65 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,855 students
2,542 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
3,225 students
766 students
# Part-Time Students
6,630 students
1,813 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
985 students
316 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,225 students
766 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,630 students
1,990 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
717 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
13%
% Black
32%
21%
% White
49%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2763%
0.3684%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4286%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,500
$27,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,979 is less than the state average of $3,915. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,122 is less than the state average of $9,508. The out-state tuition has grown by 23% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,979
$3,915
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,122
$9,508
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
77%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,077
$11,865
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,846
$5,846
Acceptance Rate
n/a
82%
SAT Reading
n/a
488
SAT Math
n/a
498
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
13
ACT Math
n/a
16
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Since opening in 1961, Pitt Community College has been educating and empowering people for success through a diverse selection of hands-on training programs and by offering the quality instruction, learning resources and technology necessary for students to build solid foundations for whatever career paths they choose.
- It is PCC’s mission to make a college education affordable and barrier-free. In-state residents pay low tuition and fees, and the college offers financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships and loans to help those in financial need. PCC also offers evening and weekend classes and online classes to accommodate our students’ busy schedules.
- Prospective students are encouraged to visit the PCC campus or the college website, www.pittcc.edu, to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pitt Community College cost?
Pitt Community College's tuition is approximately $1,979 for In-State students and $8,122 for Out-State students.
What is Pitt Community College's ranking?
Pitt Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Carolina for: Largest student body.
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