Panola College
Location and Contact Information
1109 W Panola StCarthage, TX 75633
USA
Main Tel: (903) 693-2000
Web Site
The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities.
Overview
Panola College is a two-year, public community college located in Panola County, Texas, United States. It was established in the year 1947. Panola College offers degrees and programs in a variety of subjects including Liberal Arts, Nursing, Computer, Beauty and Cosmetology, and Medical Support. It offers associate degree programs and certificate degree programs. The college also provides several distance learning opportunities.
Student life at Panola College is active. The campus hosts several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of students. Panola College's sports teams are known as the Ponies. Their colors are green and white. The teams participate in sports such as volleyball, basketball, baseball, and rodeo.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts, nutrition and exercise therapy, office and administration, and engineering technician.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High female/male ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,088 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,712 |
| Room and board | $ 4,930 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,625 |
| Other | $ 6,500 |
Financial Aid
Panola College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 80% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 75% | $3,494 |
| Institutional Grant | 52% | $1,950 |
| Federal Grant | 44% | $3,284 |
| Pell Grant | 44% | $2,998 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $751 |
| State or Local Grant | 12% | $1,311 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Panola College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clatsop Community College | Astoria, OR | 1,217 |
| 2 | Southern Union State Community College | Wadley, AL | 4,971 |
| 3 | Chipola College | Marianna, FL | 2,305 |
| 4 | College of the Siskiyous | Weed, CA | 2,849 |
| 5 | Northeast Texas Community College | Mount Pleasant, TX | 2,448 |
| 6 | Clinton Community College | Plattsburgh, NY | 2,067 |
| 7 | Southwestern Oregon Community College | Coos Bay, OR | 2,517 |
| 8 | Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas | De Queen, AR | 1,492 |
| 9 | Central Alabama Community College | Alexander City, AL | 2,247 |
| 10 | Jefferson Community College | Watertown, NY | 3,184 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 257 | 15 |
| Associate | 213 | 8 |
| < 1 year certificate | 56 | 8 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 65 |
Students
Student enrollment was 2,012 in 2009-2010 (1,417 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 70% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Panola College provides on-campus housing for 209 of its 1,417 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
International Study
About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
- Cosmetology/Cosmetologist
- Facial Treatment Specialist/Facialist
- Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
- Industrial Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
MUSIC
- Music
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder