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Pellissippi State Technical Community College
- 10915 Hardin Valley Road
- Knoxville, TN 37933
- OPEID College Code: 01269300
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- General Phone: (865) 694-6400
- President: Dr. Allen G Edwards
- Website: www.pstcc.edu

- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 8,608

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Pellissippi State Technical Community College's mission is to serve the needs of its community by providing quality college courses and programs, along with appropriate student support and preparation; and by meeting a broad spectrum of community needs, including training and workforce development, educational support, life enrichment, and civic and cultural advancement.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Urban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Large Two-Year
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,278 | 1,424 | 2,702 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,268 (99%) | 1,416 (99%) | 2,684 (99%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 774 (61%) | 753 (53%) | 1,527 (57%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 33 | 2% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,228 | 80% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 410 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 20 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 72%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 15% | 34% | 46% | 4% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,246 | $2,740 | $2,167 | $1,667 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.6% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| Number in Default | 115 | 158 | 99 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,083 | 1,159 | 861 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,658 | $2,503 | $2,413 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,734 | $9,179 | $8,828 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,000 | $4,000 | $3,600 |
| Other Expenses | $4,000 | $4,000 | $3,600 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,850 | $4,000 | $4,850 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,658 | $3,503 | $3,413 |
| Out of State | $10,734 | $10,179 | $9,828 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,658 | $11,503 | $10,613 |
| Out of State | $18,734 | $18,179 | $17,028 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,508 | $8,353 | $8,263 |
| Out of State | $15,584 | $15,029 | $14,678 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 8,608 Undergraduate: 8,608
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,079 Female: 4,529
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,079 Female: 4,529
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,311 Part-Time: 4,297
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,311 Part-Time: 4,297
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 50 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 45 | 0.5% |
| Black | 588 | 7% |
| Asian | 174 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 149 | 2% |
| White | 7,494 | 87% |
| Unknown | 108 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 406 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,065 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,940 | 23% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,442 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,062 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 560 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 393 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 522 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 213 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 5 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 705 | 424 | 281 |
| Faculty Status | 192 | 192 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 154 | 154 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 460 | 190 | 270 |
| Primarily Instruction | 460 | 190 | 270 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 10 | 10 | - |
| Other Professionals | 90 | 88 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 145 | 136 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 82 | 75 | 7 |
| Skilled Crafts | 11 | 11 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 11 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,275 (190) | $50,006 (72) | $48,829 (118) |
| Professor | $57,575 (35) | $62,141 (11) | $55,483 (24) |
| Associate Professor | $49,840 (117) | $50,103 (43) | $49,686 (74) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,283 (14) | $43,996 (8) | $39,998 (6) |
| Instructor | $38,707 (20) | $42,032 (7) | $36,917 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,275 (190) | $50,006 (72) | $48,829 (118) |
| Professor | $57,575 (35) | $62,141 (11) | $55,483 (24) |
| Associate Professor | $49,840 (117) | $50,103 (43) | $49,686 (74) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,283 (14) | $43,996 (8) | $39,998 (6) |
| Instructor | $38,707 (20) | $42,032 (7) | $36,917 (13) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 52%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 11% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 9% |
| Female | 12% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 5% |
| Asian | 18% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 11% |
| Unknown | 12% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
