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Pellissippi State Community College

Pellissippi State Community College

Knoxville, TN · Suburb · 6,715 students
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$4,983
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
30%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
31% typical
$38,440
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$40,902 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
78% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

As the largest community college in Tennessee, Pellissippi State Community College is widely recognized for its robust workforce training and seamless transfer pathways to four-year institutions like the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. The college is particularly noted for strong programs in nursing and allied health, engineering technology, computer information technology, and business administration. Spread across five campuses in Knox and Blount counties, the student experience is commuter-friendly and career-focused, emphasizing hands-on instruction and accessible faculty mentorship. A major distinctive advantage is its extensive participation in the tuition-free Tennessee Promise and Tennessee Reconnect programs, complemented by strong local industry partnerships, including ties to the nearby Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Wikipedia:Pellissippi State Community College is a public community college based in Knox and Blount Counties in Tennessee. It is operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The college's main campus is located in west Knox County. There are four satellite campuses in the surrounding area. Pellissippi State was named Pellissippi State Technical Community College until July 1, 2009. It is the successor to the former State Technical Institute at Knoxville ("STIK"), founded in 1974.

Location
Knoxville, TN, 37933-0990 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
141 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$4,786$17,770
Books & supplies$1,300$1,300
Cost of attendance$13,431$20,800
Average net price$4,983Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$17,770
In-state: $4,786
Books & supplies$1,300
Cost of attendance$20,800
In-state: $13,431
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $4,983
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.pstcc.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Pellissippi State Community College’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$8,208
Fees$384
Housing$8,000
Books & supplies$1,300
Personal expenses$1,572
Transportation$1,336
Total published by the school$20,800
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$4,085
$30–48k
$4,194
$48–75k
$6,369
$75–110k
$7,966
$110k+
$9,114
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
30%
Entered 2017–18
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
35% graduated · 20% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 44% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$32,944
10 yrs after entry$38,440
Debt
Median at graduation$8,725
Monthly payment$92
Middle 50% owe$2.6k–$11k
90th percentile$19,477
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 49%Women 51%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
43%
Family income
$25,254
Independent
30%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
35%
Race & ethnicity
White
72%
Hispanic
10%
Black
8%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
2%
Varsity sports
NJCAA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$17M
Full-time faculty
43%
Faculty salary
$7,673/mo
Teaching spend
$8,009
per student
Federal loans
3%
Classification
Carnegie type
Associate's — high transfer
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time

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