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Peninsula College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
On-time graduation rate 51%

Located in Port Angeles, Washington, Peninsula College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Peninsula College operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Peninsula 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.

Peninsula College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 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.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,317

Cost of attendance at Peninsula College in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,779

Cost of attendance at Peninsula College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 62 of freshman students at Peninsula College received on average $6,121 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.

$6,121
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 62 38% $4,567 $283,183
Other Federal Grant 68 42% $4,687 $318,686
State Grant/Scholarships 68 42% $3,381 $229,893
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 46 28% $1,514 $69,632
Total Grant & Scholarships 101 62% $6,121 $618,211

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Peninsula College students who enrolled in 2015 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 Peninsula College students is 50.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 55.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.1%.

50.9%

  • African American 80.0% 4 students
  • white 48.2% 41 students
  • unknown 46.1% 6 students
  • hispanic 17.4% 4 students
  • International Students 80.8% 21 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 10 students

Service Offerings

Peninsula College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Peninsula 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
  • High school education

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