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Peninsula College, established in 1961, is located in Port Angeles, Washington. The first classes were conducted on Port Angeles High School campus. Construction of the present campus started in 1964.
The main campus has over 20 buildings, and covers an area of more than 75 acres in the foothills of the Olympic Mountains. The school offers Associate in Arts degree, Associate in Science degrees, Associate in Applied Science degrees and several short-term certificates. It has satellite operations in:
Peninsula College hosts several student clubs and organizations. The college has a diverse student body and enrolls students from other states as well as internationally. PC has basketball, soccer and fastpitch softball sports teams.
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Campus Location1502 E Lauridsen Blvd
Port Angeles, WA 98362
USA
Main Tel: (360) 452-9277
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Peninsula College HighlightsWhere Peninsula College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, production trades, mechanics and repair, office and administration, and conservation and resource management.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High male/female ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 224 | 19 | | < 1 year certificate | 219 | 20 | | 1-2 year certificate | 60 | 11 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Peninsula College was 3,180 in 2007 (2,156 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,905 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,294 | | Books and supplies | $ 956 |
Financial Aid: Peninsula College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 33 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 3 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 20 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (15 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (37 awarded) - Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (12 awarded) - Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
- Natural Resources/Conservation
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (9 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (9 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded) - Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (24 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
LAW (1 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (148 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (85 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (19 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Office Management/Administration
- Medical Reception/Receptionist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (23 awarded) - Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (23 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (27 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
- Office Management and Supervision
- Receptionist
PRODUCTION TRADES (28 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (5 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (35 awarded) - Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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