Pellissippi State Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Students retention rate	49%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pellissippi is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Pellissippi State Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Pellissippi State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Pellissippi is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Tennessee is 15-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Pellissippi is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Pellissippi is 49% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Pellissippi do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,456

Cost of attendance at Pellissippi State Community College in 2022 for students from Tennessee.

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Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,272

Cost of attendance at Pellissippi State Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Pellissippi State Community College received on average $5,205 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,205

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	823	42%	$4,024	$3,311,436
Other Federal Grant	839	43%	$4,083	$3,425,492
State Grant/Scholarships	1,750	90%	$3,383	$5,920,451
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	74	4%	$1,012	$74,915
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,810	93%	$5,205	$9,420,858

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pellissippi State Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pellissippi State Community College students is 29.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.0%.

29.7%

asian 27.8% 10 students
African American 15.3% 24 students
white 31.6% 547 students
unknown 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 31.2% 44 students
Mixed Race 20.8% 21 students

Service Offerings

Pellissippi State Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pellissippi State Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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