Panola College
Panola College is a public community college in Carthage, Texas, enrolling about 1,388 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $2,352 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,352
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,216 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,388 62.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 43.45%
Panola College: what the data shows
Common questions about Panola College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Panola College?
Panola College is located in Carthage, TX (ZIP 75633-2397).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Panola College public or private?
Panola College is a Public institution.
How much does Panola College cost?
Published tuition: $2,352 in-state, $5,232 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,216.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,916 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,838 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,855 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $6,519 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $9,408.
How big is Panola College?
Total enrollment: 1,388 students.
About 62% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Panola College?
150%-time completion rate: 43.45%.
First-year retention: 58.0%.
What do graduates of Panola College earn?
Median earnings: $32,390 six years after entry; $36,072 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,500.
30.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Panola College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,244 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (231 completions)
- CIP 240102 (231 completions)
- Welding Technology (119 completions)
- CIP 520408 (76 completions)
- CIP 470303 (61 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (55 completions)
- CIP 470105 (54 completions)
- Medical Assistant (52 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (45 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Panola College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 43.45%; median earnings $36,072 at 10 years; net price $5,216. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$2,352
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Panola College was $2,352.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,216
2024 Value
In 2024 Panola College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,216.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,864 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,216 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$9,408 4-Year In-State Tuition
$20,928 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Panola College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
30.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.34% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Panola College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Panola College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $1,680 | $3,432 | $7,734 |
| 2014 | $1,680 | $3,576 | $6,807 |
| 2015 | $1,752 | $3,648 | $6,797 |
| 2016 | $1,824 | $3,816 | $7,161 |
| 2017 | $1,872 | $3,960 | $7,240 |
| 2018 | $1,920 | $4,152 | $7,541 |
| 2019 | $2,016 | $4,368 | $6,662 |
| 2020 | $2,064 | $4,560 | $6,492 |
| 2021 | $2,112 | $4,680 | $5,368 |
| 2022 | $2,208 | $4,896 | $6,441 |
| 2023 | $2,280 | $5,064 | $7,429 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
62.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Panola College in 2024 is 1,388 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
34.23% 100% Completion Time
43.45% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 34.23% of students graduating from Panola College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Panola College.
Return on Investment
$10,500 Median Student Debt
$36,072 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
29.11% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1628.91% Return on Investment
2.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Panola College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 231 completions
CIP 24.0102: 231 completions
Welding Technology: 119 completions
CIP 52.0408: 76 completions
CIP 47.0303: 61 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 55 completions
CIP 47.0105: 54 completions
Medical Assistant: 52 completions
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 45 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,244 completions
Most popular programs at Panola College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Panola College graduates.
About
Panola College is a public institution located in Carthage, TX, offering 31 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,388 students. The institution maintains a 43.45% graduation rate. Approximately 30.77% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Carthage, TX 75633-2397
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Panola College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Panola College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $2,352 and average net price is $5,216 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Panola College earn?
Median earnings are $32,390 six years after entry and $36,072 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Panola College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Panola College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,500.
How big is Panola College?
Total enrollment is about 1,388 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Panola College public or private?
Panola College is a public institution located in Carthage, TX.
Is Panola College an HBCU?
No. Panola College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Panola College a tribal college?
No. Panola College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Panola College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Panola College does not meet that proxy (reported share 19.4%).
Is Panola College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Panola College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.