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    Pellissippi State Community College

    Knoxville, Tennessee
    • Public
      2 year
    • 10.6K
      Full + Part time Students
    • 1:21
      Faculty to Student Ratio
    • 7%
      Transfer Student Ratio
    Located in Tennessee’s third-largest metropolitan area, Pellissippi State Community College is a public two-year institution serving Knox and Blount Counties. The College provides access to higher education for a diverse student population by providing associate of arts, associate of science, associate of science in teaching, and associate of applied science degrees, as well as certificates in specialized areas and non-credit courses for personal and professional development. Freshman and sophomore level courses transfer into baccalaureate programs at public and private institutions. Both traditional and distance learning methods are used for course delivery.
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    Overview

    Founded 1974
    Total Faculty 225
    Total Enrollment 10,325
    Full-Time Undergraduate 5,404
    Part-Time Undergraduate 5,184
    Programs 62
    Courses 789
    Equivalencies 8,100 incoming Equivalencies
    13,975 outgoing Equivalencies

    Financial Information

    • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
      Financial aid personnel are available to work with students to resolve financial problems that may hinder the achievement of their academic goals. The financial aid office has a representative on each of our campuses and we are open from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday. We close at 4:30 p.m. on Fridays.
    • Tuition and Fees:
      In-State 12 Credit hours per semester tuition and fees $2,089, Out-of-State 12 Credit hours per semester tuition and fees $8077.

    Information for Transfer In Students

    • Adult Degree Completion Programs:
      for more information on our many degrees please go to: www.pstcc.edu/catalog
    • Credit for Prior Learning:
      For more information, please visit www.pstcc.edu/pla/

    Additional Information

    • Adult Learner Focused Institution:
      Yes.
    • Veteran Friendly:
      Yes.
    • Flexible Options:
      Online courses, weekend courses, hybrid courses, evening courses, fast-track courses, and adult student support clubs/groups.
    • Student Services Extended Hours:
      Yes.
    • Childcare:
      No.

    Transfer Application Requirements

    • Minimum GPA:
      The applicant's grade-point average on transferable courses must be at least equal to that which Pellissippi State requires for the readmission of its own students.
    • Official Transcripts:
      Official high school transcripts (must include graduation with regular high school diploma) are required, as well as official college transcripts from each institution attended.
    • SAT/ACT Scores:
      New students must submit valid ACT/SAT scores. If students do not have ACT/SAT scores, students will take a COMPASS test.
    • Letters of Recommendation:
      No.
    • Essay:
      No.
    • Application Fee:
      No.
    • Interview:
      No.
    • Associates Degree Required:
      No.
    • Other Requirements:
      High School graduation with regular high school diploma or GED or HiSET.
    • Request More Information:
    • Apply Here:

    Transfer Credit Policy

    • Minimum Grade:
      Provided a grade of C or better was made in each course, transfer credit is awarded for individual courses that parallel Pellissippi State requirements for course content, level of instruction and preparation of faculty teaching courses.
    • Transfer Policy Document:

    Pellissippi State Community College

    Address:
    10915 Hardin Valley Road
    Knoxville, Tennessee 37933-0990
    Main Phone:
    (865) 694-6400

    Contacts

    Transfer Admission Contact:
    Debbie Benedict
    Enrollment Services Coordinator
    (865) 694-6400
    dlbenedict@pstcc.edu
    Transfer Services Contact:
    Connie Jo Miller
    Enrollment Services Coordinator
    (865) 694-6400
    cjmiller@pstcc.edu
    Veterans Services Contact:
    Sharon Shastid
    (865) 694-6472
    veterans@pstcc.edu
    Adult Learner Contact:
    Debbie Benedict
    Enrollment Services Coordinator
    (865) 694-6400
    dlbenedict@pstcc.edu

    Branch Campuses/Additional Locations

    Blount County Campus
    2731 W. Lamar Alexander Parkway
    Friendsville, TN 37737
    (865) 981-5300
    http://www.pstcc.edu/blount/
    Division Street Campus
    3435 Division Street
    Knoxville, TN 37919
    (865) 971-5200
    http://www.pstcc.edu/division_street/
    Magnolia Avenue Campus
    1610 E. Magnolia Avenue
    Knoxville, TN 37917
    (865) 329-3100
    http://www.pstcc.edu/magnolia_avenue/
    Strawberry Plains Campus
    7201 Strawberry Plains Pike
    Knoxville, TN 37914
    (865) 225-2300
    http://www.pstcc15.pstcc.edu/strawberry/index.php
    Last updated on 12/2/2021 by Pellissippi State Community College.