Pitt Community College is a public community college in Winterville, North Carolina, serving roughly 5,317 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,337 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,580. Student demographics in federal data include White (40.9%) and Black or African American (39.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,580
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $7,337 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 5,317 49.1% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.29%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 43.3%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 1.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 31.5%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,626
  • Room & Board: $8,924 annual estimate

Pitt Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Pitt Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Pitt Community College?

Pitt Community College is located in Winterville, NC (ZIP 28590).

NCES locale classification: Rural distant.

Is Pitt Community College public or private?

Pitt Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Pitt Community College cost?

Published tuition: $2,580 in-state, $8,724 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $7,337.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$6,633
$30,001–$48,000$6,796
$48,001–$75,000$8,364
$75,001–$110,000$11,556
$110,001+$15,029

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $10,320.

How big is Pitt Community College?

Total enrollment: 5,317 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 11,626 students.

About 49% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Pitt Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 35.29%.

First-year retention: 64.8%.

What do graduates of Pitt Community College earn?

Median earnings: $29,104 six years after entry; $37,259 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $11,977.

39.18% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Pitt Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Pitt Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 35.29%; median earnings $37,259 at 10 years; net price $7,337. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$2,580
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Pitt Community College was $2,580.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$7,337
2024 Value

In 2024 Pitt Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,337.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$29,348 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$7,337 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$10,320 4-Year In-State Tuition

$34,896 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$8,924 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$13,004 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$52,016 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Pitt Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39.18% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

10.89% 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 Pitt Community 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 Pitt Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$1,979$8,122$5,000
2014$1,979$8,122$5,476
2015$2,317$8,376$5,451
2016$1,929$6,537$5,560
2017$1,930$6,644$6,615
2018$1,930$6,538$5,390
2019$1,940$6,548$3,478
2020$1,940$6,548$4,192
2021$1,940$6,548$4,214
2022$1,940$6,548$6,757
2023$1,972$6,580$7,150

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.

Acceptance Rate & 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 & Student Demographics

Pitt Community College reported total enrollment of about 5,317 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (40.9%), Black or African American (39.3%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.5%). About 39.18% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 43.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.1% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Pitt Community College in 2024 is 5,317 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,626 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

64.8%
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.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 40.9%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

21.76% 100% Completion Time

35.29% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21.76% of students graduating from Pitt Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 41% male / 59% female
  • Welding Technology/Welder: 89% male / 11% female
  • Electrician: 94% male / 6% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Pitt Community College.

Return on Investment

$11,977 Median Student Debt

$37,259 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

32.15% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

1169.56% Return on Investment

3.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Pitt Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 47 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 301 completions

2. Welding Technology/Welder: 206 completions

3. Electrician: 166 completions

4. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 146 completions

5. Business Administration and Management, General: 145 completions

6. Medical Office Management/Administration: 123 completions

7. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 105 completions

8. Information Technology: 92 completions

9. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 70 completions

Most popular programs at Pitt Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Pitt Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Pitt Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 31.5%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,732
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,724

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Pitt Community College is a public institution located in Winterville, NC, classified as Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Electrician. Enrollment is approximately 5,317 students. Student body composition includes White (40.9%), Black or African American (39.3%), Hispanic or Latino (11.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 35.29%. Approximately 39.18% of students receive Pell Grants. About 43.3% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional

Location

Winterville, NC 28590

Region: Southeast

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.29% graduation rate at Pitt Community 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pitt Community College located?

Pitt Community College is located in Winterville, NC.

How much does Pitt Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $2,580 and average net price is $7,337 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,924 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Pitt Community College?

Pitt Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,626 students, White (40.9%), Black or African American (39.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Pitt Community College?

About 43.3% of students at Pitt Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Pitt Community College earn?

Median earnings are $29,104 six years after entry and $37,259 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Pitt Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 35.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Pitt Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $11,977.

Is Pitt Community College public or private?

Pitt Community College is a public institution located in Winterville, NC.

Is Pitt Community College an HBCU?

No. Pitt Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Pitt Community College a tribal college?

No. Pitt Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Pitt Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Pitt Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.5%).

Is Pitt Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Pitt Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • North Carolina trade schools profile
  • Southeast regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in North Carolina
  • 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.