Pensacola State College

Pensacola, Florida

Public City: Small

Pensacola State College is a public institution in Pensacola, Florida enrolling 7,538 students, according to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.. Graduates earn a median of $36,739 ten years after enrollment, based on U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal financial aid data. The average net price after financial aid is $3,957. This profile includes admissions data, graduation rates, program-level earnings, and cost breakdowns to help students compare colleges using official federal data.

What the IPEDS & College Scorecard Data Shows for Pensacola State College

Pensacola State College operates as a public institution located in Pensacola, Florida (city: small), with a total reported enrollment of 7,538 students of which 11,678 are undergraduates. Institution-level records in the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) classify each school by Carnegie category, ownership sector, and urban/rural locale, which is how this profile’s peer group and cost cohort are determined. Pensacola State College is categorized as “23” under the Carnegie classification system, a meaningful signal when comparing like-to-like institutions.

Selectivity and financial signals give context to what applicants can expect. Admission rate data is not currently reported for this institution. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $3,957, with published in-state tuition of $2,361 and a Pell grant recipient share of 38.9%. Median federal student debt at graduation is $7,500, drawn from the U.S. Treasury-matched College Scorecard file.

Outcomes reveal whether the investment pays back. The 4-year completion rate is 39.2%. Graduates earn a median of $36,739 ten years after enrolling, compared with $32,495 six years post-enrollment. Within three years of entering repayment, 118000.0% of borrowers are making progress on their federal loans, and 44.5% of graduates earn above the high-school threshold. Treating these numbers as a single snapshot alongside the cost cohort is the standard approach for evaluating ROI under the College Scorecard methodology.

Quick Facts

7,538
Total enrollment
Acceptance rate
SAT average
39.2%
4-yr graduation rate
$36,739
10-yr median earnings
First-year retention

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $2,361
Out-of-State Tuition $9,460
Average Net Price $3,957

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $3,533
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,286
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,678
Over $110,000 $11,594
38.9%
Pell Grant Rate
8.3%
Federal Loan Rate
$7,500
Median Debt
$80/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 55.6%
African American 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
International 1.4%
63.0%
Female
49.4%
First Generation

Outcomes

39.2%
4-Year Completion Rate
$32,495
Median Earnings (6yr)
$36,739
Median Earnings (10yr)
44.5%
Earning Over $25K
118000.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's 54 $83,371 $8,062
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 205 $75,376 $8,434
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Associate's 30 $62,672
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions Associate's 35 $59,104
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services Associate's 12 $55,748
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's 148 $53,197 $7,250
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Bachelor's 47 $52,764
Precision Metal Working Certificate 38 $47,078
Business Administration, Management and Operations Associate's 12 $43,901
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's 1,036 $40,919 $5,500
Accounting and Related Services Associate's 13 $38,284
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Certificate 63 $34,704
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants Certificate 19 $31,133
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR) Certificate 0 $30,409
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services Certificate 114 $29,523 $3,500
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians Associate's 11 $29,250
Legal Support Services Associate's 8 $26,933
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Certificate 16 $26,585
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services Certificate 10 $19,592
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Associate's 3 $17,717

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the admissions statistics for Pensacola State College?
Pensacola State College is a public institution in Pensacola, Florida. Total enrollment is 7,538 students.
How much do Pensacola State College graduates earn?
Graduates of Pensacola State College earn a median of $36,739 ten years after enrollment. Six years after enrollment, median earnings are $32,495.
How much does Pensacola State College cost?
The average net price at Pensacola State College is $3,957. In-state tuition is $2,361 and out-of-state tuition is $9,460. Median student debt at graduation is $7,500.
What is the graduation rate at Pensacola State College?
Pensacola State College has a 4-year completion rate of 39.2%.
Is Pensacola State College worth the student debt?
The median student debt at Pensacola State College is $7,500, while graduates earn a median of $36,739 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 20% of first-year post-graduation earnings. 118000.0% of borrowers are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $80.

Data Sources

Data as of 2024-25 academic year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Primary: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Data reflects most recent available year.

Institutional characteristics: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) institutional characteristics file.

Earnings: Median earnings 6 and 10 years after enrollment, from U.S. Treasury tax records linked to federal student aid data.

Program data: Credential-level earnings from the College Scorecard Field of Study dataset.

All federal data sources used on this page

Earnings data sourced from IRS records via the U.S. Treasury–Department of Education matching used by the College Scorecard.