Peninsula College
Peninsula College is a public community college in Port Angeles, Washington, enrolling about 1,263 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $4,718 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,718
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,246 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,263 55.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 36.88%
Peninsula College: what the data shows
Common questions about Peninsula College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Peninsula College?
Peninsula College is located in Port Angeles, WA (ZIP 98362).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Peninsula College public or private?
Peninsula College is a Public institution.
How much does Peninsula College cost?
Published tuition: $4,718 in-state, $5,270 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,246.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,721 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $8,339 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,681 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,193 |
| $110,001+ | $16,510 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,872.
How big is Peninsula College?
Total enrollment: 1,263 students.
About 55% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Peninsula College?
150%-time completion rate: 36.88%.
What do graduates of Peninsula College earn?
Median earnings: $34,154 six years after entry; $37,078 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,786.
31.57% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Peninsula College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (836 completions)
- Welding Technology (189 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (177 completions)
- CIP 511501 (96 completions)
- CIP 490205 (60 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (46 completions)
- CIP 051081 (37 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (30 completions)
- Computer Science - 11.0801 (25 completions)
- Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (24 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Peninsula College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 36.88%; median earnings $37,078 at 10 years; net price $9,246. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$4,718
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Peninsula College was $4,718.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,246
2024 Value
In 2024 Peninsula College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,246.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$36,984 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,246 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,872 4-Year In-State Tuition
$21,080 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 Peninsula College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.57% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.90%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Peninsula College was 0.90%.
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 Peninsula 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 | $4,246 | $4,687 | $7,104 |
| 2014 | $4,191 | $4,591 | $5,157 |
| 2015 | $4,191 | $4,591 | $5,873 |
| 2016 | $4,344 | $4,751 | $6,384 |
| 2017 | $4,347 | $4,752 | $5,294 |
| 2018 | $4,453 | $5,023 | $4,926 |
| 2019 | $4,126 | $4,550 | $5,639 |
| 2020 | $4,218 | $4,671 | $6,751 |
| 2021 | $4,317 | $4,779 | $3,742 |
| 2022 | $4,439 | $4,919 | $3,926 |
| 2023 | $4,586 | $5,111 | $4,529 |
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
55.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Peninsula College in 2024 is 1,263 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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
0.00% 100% Completion Time
36.88% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Peninsula College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Peninsula College.
Return on Investment
$15,786 Median Student Debt
$37,078 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.58% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
902.54% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Peninsula College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Welding Technology: 189 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 177 completions
CIP 51.1501: 96 completions
CIP 49.0205: 60 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 46 completions
CIP 05.1081: 37 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 30 completions
Computer Science - 11.0801: 25 completions
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training: 24 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 836 completions
Most popular programs at Peninsula College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Peninsula College graduates.
About
Peninsula College is a public institution located in Port Angeles, WA, offering 38 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,263 students. The institution maintains a 36.88% graduation rate. Approximately 31.57% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 36.88% graduation rate at Peninsula College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Peninsula College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $4,718 and average net price is $9,246 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Peninsula College earn?
Median earnings are $34,154 six years after entry and $37,078 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Peninsula College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 36.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Peninsula College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,786.
How big is Peninsula College?
Total enrollment is about 1,263 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Peninsula College public or private?
Peninsula College is a public institution located in Port Angeles, WA.
Is Peninsula College an HBCU?
No. Peninsula College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Peninsula College a tribal college?
No. Peninsula College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Peninsula College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Peninsula College does not meet that proxy (reported share 12.9%).
Is Peninsula College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Peninsula 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.