Pamlico Community College
Pamlico Community College is a public college or university in Grantsboro, NC, with about 17 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 53.85% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,867
- 2024 Average Net Price: $1,321 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 165 26.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 53.85%
Pamlico Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Pamlico Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Pamlico Community College?
Pamlico Community College is located in Grantsboro, NC (ZIP 28529).
Is Pamlico Community College public or private?
Pamlico Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Pamlico Community College cost?
Published tuition: $1,867 in-state, $6,475 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $1,321.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,161 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $132 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $832 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $7,468.
How big is Pamlico Community College?
Total enrollment: 165 students.
About 26% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Pamlico Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 53.85%.
First-year retention: 57.1%.
What do graduates of Pamlico Community College earn?
Median earnings: $29,240 six years after entry; $30,005 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
24.93% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Pamlico Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (131 completions)
- CIP 511599 (40 completions)
- Welding Technology (26 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (10 completions)
- Architectural Sciences and Technology (9 completions)
- CIP 510603 (8 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (7 completions)
- CIP 510801 (6 completions)
- CIP 520201 (5 completions)
- CIP 030101 (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Pamlico Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 53.85%; median earnings $30,005 at 10 years; net price $1,321. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$1,867
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pamlico Community College was $1,867.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$1,321
2024 Value
In 2024 Pamlico Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,321.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$5,284 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$1,321 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$7,468 4-Year In-State Tuition
$25,900 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 Pamlico Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.93% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Pamlico Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Pamlico Community 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 | $2,326 | $8,470 | $6,432 |
| 2014 | $2,347 | $8,491 | $2,860 |
| 2015 | $2,347 | $8,491 | $6,416 |
| 2016 | $1,867 | $6,475 | $2,416 |
| 2017 | $1,867 | $6,475 | $6,003 |
| 2018 | $1,867 | $6,475 | $3,087 |
| 2019 | $1,867 | $6,475 | $1,553 |
| 2020 | $1,867 | $6,475 | $5,216 |
| 2021 | $1,867 | $6,475 | $4,022 |
| 2022 | $1,867 | $6,475 | $6,841 |
| 2023 | $1,867 | $6,475 | $7,847 |
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
26.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Pamlico Community College in 2024 is 165 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
57.1%
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
53.85% 100% Completion Time
53.85% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 53.85% of students graduating from Pamlico Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Pamlico Community College.
Return on Investment
$30,005 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
5578.46% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Pamlico Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 51.1599: 40 completions
Welding Technology: 26 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 10 completions
Architectural Sciences and Technology: 9 completions
CIP 51.0603: 8 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 7 completions
CIP 51.0801: 6 completions
CIP 52.0201: 5 completions
CIP 03.0101: 4 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 131 completions
Most popular programs at Pamlico Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Pamlico Community College graduates.
About
Pamlico Community College is a public institution located in Grantsboro, NC, offering 17 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 165 students. The institution maintains a 53.85% graduation rate. Approximately 24.93% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Grantsboro, NC 28529
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Pamlico Community 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 Pamlico Community College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $1,867 and average net price is $1,321 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Pamlico Community College earn?
Median earnings are $29,240 six years after entry and $30,005 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Pamlico Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 53.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How big is Pamlico Community College?
Total enrollment is about 165 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Pamlico Community College public or private?
Pamlico Community College is a public institution located in Grantsboro, NC.
Is Pamlico Community College an HBCU?
No. Pamlico Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Pamlico Community College a tribal college?
No. Pamlico Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Pamlico Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pamlico Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.5%).
Is Pamlico Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Pamlico Community 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.