Panola College: Review & Facts

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Panola College is a small two-year, public school with 2,390 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1947 and is the only institution located in Carthage, Texas.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Panola College.

Majors
Offered
27
Panola implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 27 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Medical Assistant, English and Literature, and Cosmetology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Panola College is relatively low at 66% (close to Texas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
66%
Fair
The graduation rate at Panola is very low - 24%. Nearly 20% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Panola is pretty good: 13:1. Learn more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely low - around $800 per year. The additional fees at Panola beyond tuition are around $4,200; this comes to a total of $5,000 annually.

Read the details about Panola College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Panola College might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to Panola and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (903) 693-2000 or check Panola College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Panola provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Panola, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Panola offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 300 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option.

Based on the college crime numbers, Panola seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Panola College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Panola College
1109 W Panola Street
Carthage, Texas
75633-2397, USA
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