Peninsula College: Review & Facts

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Peninsula College is a small four-year, public school with 1,585 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1961 and is the only institution located in Port Angeles, Washington.

Academic Offerings

Peninsula College will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
35
Peninsula College follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers 35 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Computer Science, Medical Assistant, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

Peninsula College student retention rate is very low at 48% (way below Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
48%
Bad
The graduation rate at Peninsula College is very low - 21%. Roughly 19% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Peninsula College is pretty decent -- 14:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very low - around $4,500 per academic year. The additional fees at Peninsula College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $600; which totals $5,100 annually.

Read the details about Peninsula 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
This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Peninsula College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (360) 452-9277 or check Peninsula College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Peninsula College provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Peninsula College, 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
At this moment there is no on-campus housing at Peninsula College.

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

Peninsula College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Peninsula College
1502 E Lauridsen Blvd
Port Angeles, Washington
98362, USA
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