Peninsula College, located in Port Angeles, Washington, is a public college that is made up of about 6,000 enrolled students.
PC offers a wide array of programs that encompass high school programs, associate’s degrees, and bachelor’s degrees. Also offered at PC are opportunities for members of local Native American tribes to earn specialized degrees.
Surrounded by mountains, forests and the Pacific Ocean, Peninsula College is an excellent place to pursue outdoor-related hobbies while obtaining a quality education.
Peninsula College is partnered with many key state universities to ensure admittance for those who complete a two-year program at PC.
The cost to attend PC is $116.00 per credit hour for Washington state residents. The cost for out of state students to attend Peninsula College is $130.00.
In the sports arena, Peninsula College has a lot to offer. Students can choose to play men’s or women’s basketball, or soccer with the Peninsula Pirates. In fact, PC has taken home the win in the NWAACC finals for the last two years.
Peninsula College also offers a parent cooperative pre-school for children with parents who are students at PC, making it easier for parents to attend physical classes without worrying about childcare. Also offered at PC are educational ‘Bring Your Baby’ workshops that help students with the basics of childcare and development.
If you would like to attend Peninsula College or find out more information regarding their offered programs or athletics, click here to access their official webpage.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $6,000. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range:
- State Residents: $4,000-$4,800
- Out-of-State: $4,400-$5,280
- Part time students pay in the range of $130 to $150 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 68% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 57% | $6,329 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 11% | $5,225 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Peninsula College may offer services to students including:
- Online course work available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Student employment
- Employment search assistance
- Child care
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Students who attend a community college will be able to choose from a variety of programs that will lead to an associate's degree or transfer to a four year institution. The following list shows graduation and transfer-out rates for this school compared to community colleges in Washington, which can be useful for determining which community college to attend.
| Peninsula College | Clallam County | Washington | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 27.8% | - | 29.5% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 13.0% | - | 19.5% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 2005)
- See a list of all associate's degree in nursing (ADN) programs in Washington
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Peninsula College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Agriculture Operations
- Landscaping (C)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Bookkeeping (A, C)
- Business Administration (A, B, C)
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services (C)
- Commerce (A)
- Data Entry Technology (C)
- Administrative Assistant (C)
- Receptionist (C)
- Office Management and Supervision (A)
- Advertising and Marketing (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Web Design (A, C)
- Computer Programming (C)
- Data Entry and Microcomputer Applications (C)
- Computer and Information Systems Security (A, C)
- Computer Programming, Vendor and Product Certification (A)
- Computer Support Specialist
- Data Processing Technology
Construction Trades
- Carpentry (A, C)
- Property Management
Education
Engineering Technology
- Plastics Engineering Technology (C)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Family and Consumer Sciences, Human Sciences (C)
- Child Care Provider (A)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling (A, C)
- Nursing Assistant (C)
- Emergency Care Attendant (C)
- Medical Assistant (A, C)
- Nursing (A)
- Medical Transcription (C)
- Medical Executive Assistant (A, C)
- Medical Office Management
- Medical Insurance Coding
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Auto Mechanic (A, C)
Personal and Culinary Services
Precision Production
- Welding (A, C)
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) (C)
Security and Protective Services
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Peninsula College.
- Olympic College in Bremerton, WA (51 miles away)
- Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood, WA (54 miles away)
- Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, WA (56 miles away)
- Everett Community College in Everett, WA (56 miles away)
- Seattle Central Community College in Seattle, WA (61 miles away)