Pensacola State College is a public, comprehensive community college founded as Pensacola Junior College in 1948. As the oldest and largest College in the Panhandle, P.S.C. serves traditional and non-traditional students in Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama.
During its first year, 136 students enrolled at the College. The current enrollment is about 26,000 students. With six convenient locations, P.S.C. has campuses in Milton, Pensacola, and Warrington and centers in Century and South Santa Rosa County. The Downtown Center is headquarters for corporate training programs.
Pensacola State College is widely recognized as a premier, student-friendly college that competes with the best – offering more than 100 programs, state-of-the-art resources, and a stellar faculty. Nationally ranked in the Top One Percent in affordable tuition, Pensacola State College is a smart move toward a bachelor’s degree or a high-tech career. Offerings include Bachelor of Applied Science in Administration and Supervision, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and career-oriented certificate programs.
The B.A.S. and B.S.N. programs open doors for career advancement and retraining for those who have completed associate degrees. Students earning A.A. degrees have a guaranteed transfer to Florida’s 12 state universities. Students also transfer easily to prestigious colleges such as Cornell, Duke, Vanderbilt, and Tulane. For students earning A.S. degrees and career-oriented certificates, job placement is nearly 100 percent in many technical areas. The A.S. degree also transfers to Florida universities. Pensacola State also offers excellent opportunities via Dual Enrollment, Collegiate High School, Adult Basic Education, G.E.D., and Continuing Education programs.
Under the governance of a local Board of Trustees, Pensacola State College is committed to providing quality, affordable, and accessible educational opportunities through a variety of delivery methods. The College, a member of the Florida College System, offers baccalaureate and associate degrees, workforce certificates, adult education leading to a high school diploma or G.E.D., business and industry training, non-credit continuing education, community outreach, and cultural enrichment opportunities for students and the community.
Pensacola State College educates students through a dynamic and supportive learning environment that develops all students intellectually, culturally, and socially, preparing them to succeed within the global community.
Pensacola State College offers a wide variety of academic programs to the College’s service area residents. Each program's focus is to assist each student in reaching his or her educational or career goals. From registration to graduation, we are dedicated to seeing you through your educational journey. You will be paired with one of our advisors to discuss career interests, academic programs, and your qualifications for financial aid or scholarships.
If you need help paying for college, there are numerous options available to you. You may be eligible for Scholarships, Grants, Student Loans, Our Tuition Installment Plan, Veterans Benefits, or even a Work-Study Program. We have a variety of scholarships, including need-based, merit-based, program-based, and many others.
The Robinson Honors Program at Pensacola State College is designed to meet the needs of academically gifted students seeking to make the most of their college experience. The program offers a unique learning experience in a “college within a college” atmosphere intended to cultivate critical thinking, encourage civic and community engagement, and develop a synthesis of knowledge across disciplines. A generous endowment from Grover Robinson IV and the Robinson family provides our students opportunities beyond the traditional classroom. Our honors courses are created to improve transferability prospects while providing an enhanced college experience, including an enriched curriculum, off-campus educational and cultural events, academic and career planning services, service-learning opportunities, conferences, and travel opportunities.
The Workforce Education Department, specifically Student Job Services of Pensacola State College, will be the premier job placement, referral source, and employability skills development center for alumni and current students as they transition from an academic setting to gainful employment. Student Job Services provides placement assistance to current Pensacola State College students and alumni.
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