Pitt Community College
Pitt Community College (PCC) is located in Winterville, North Carolina and is a part of the North Carolina Community College System. This two-year institution has been serving the community since 1961 and it offers students a great academic experience. More than 11,000 students are enrolled in the various programs that are offered by this school. PCC has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Students can earn associate’s degrees in many different fields of study as well as several diploma programs and certificate programs. PCC has a robust online education program and offers many courses online. The school's continuing education programs have also proven to be popular over the years.
The PCC nursing program helps students to pursue their dreams of becoming registered nurses. This associate’s degree nursing program allows nursing students to learn in a safe environment. All curriculum is designed to prepare nursing students for life as RNs as well as the NCLEX-RN licensure exam. There is also an RN to BBN program in affiliation with East Carolina University. This allows students to work toward their bachelor’s degrees by being enrolled in both schools. The associate’s degree nursing program is approved by the North Carolina Board of Nursing and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
| Number of Students8,256 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate61% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 74 |
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Nursing schools located within 54 miles radius of Pitt Community College
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Lenoir Community College
24 miles away |
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Edgecombe Community College
25 miles away |
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Beaufort County Community College
25 miles away |
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Wilson Community College
30 miles away |
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Wayne Community College
32 miles away |
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Craven Community College
35 miles away |
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Nash Community College
40 miles away |
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Johnston Community College
52 miles away |
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James Sprunt Community College
53 miles away |
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Coastal Carolina Community College
54 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 01/01/2009 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost 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 | $76/credit | |
| In State Students | $76/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $268/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 | $3,420 | $3,420 | $12,060 |
| ADN | 70 | $5,320 | $5,320 | $18,760 |
| BSN | 125 | $9,500 | $9,500 | $33,500 |
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, 82% of Pitt Community 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 | 61% | $5,017 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $309 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $1,684 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $1,325 |
| Federal Student Loans | 28% | $5,426 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $9,412 |
$6,959
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,033 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$6,418 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,113 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,915 |
| Over $110,000$10,824 |
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Student Population
8,256
Undergrads
0
Graduates
5,008
Women
3,248
Men
47%
Full-time
53%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
46% |
|
Black/African American |
36% |
|
Hispanic |
8% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
