Pensacola State College
Pensacola State College is a member of the Florida State College System. This school is located in Pensacola, Florida and it serves over 36,000 students, making it one of the larger schools in this area of Florida. PSC was originally established in 1948 and it offers a large number of different associate’s degree and bachelor’s degree opportunities. This school offers students more than 120 majors and areas of academic concentration. PSC students are given the best resources in order to have a smooth academic experience. Aside from being a great academic campus, this school offers athletics programs and various recreational programs for students to enjoy.
PSC has a nursing program that seeks to provide students with quality educational opportunities. This nursing department is fully committed to fostering personal and professional growth in all nursing students. The curriculum is designed to be both insightful and thought-provoking. Students will learn to master all of the essential nursing techniques while perfecting their skills. Everything from communication skills to tactile ability and interpersonal skills will be put to the test in this program. The program also focuses on theory and showcasing the latest nursing breakthroughs. Associate’s degree programs and bachelor’s degree programs for registered nursing are offered. All nursing students will receive the proper knowledge to be prepared for NCLEX-RN licensure examinations.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall City |
Number of Students9,655 |
Student to Faculty Ratio21:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus Housing- |
Retention Rate- |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1956 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 02/01/2008 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 08/12/2013 - Current |
Nursing (PNUR) - Practical nursing programs ACEN 10/01/2015 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/02/2015 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $113/credit | |
In State Students | $113/credit | |
Out of State Students | $453/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $5,085 | $5,085 | $20,385 |
ADN | 70 | $7,910 | $7,910 | $31,710 |
BSN | 125 | $14,125 | $14,125 | $56,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 71% of Pensacola State College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 48% | $4,324 |
Other Federal Grant | 4% | $2,565 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 23% | $1,964 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 18% | $2,236 |
Federal Student Loans | 6% | $3,213 |
Private Loans | 5% | $766 |
$5,607
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$4,345 |
$30,001 to $48,000$5,197 |
$48,001 to $75,000$6,500 |
$75,001 to $110,000$8,968 |
Over $110,000$8,258 |
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Student Population
9,655
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,863
Women
3,792
Men
37%
Full-time
63%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
66% |
Black/African American |
15% |
Hispanic |
7% |
Two or more races |
6% |
Asian |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Florida state board of nursing.