Pellissippi State Community College
Pellissippi State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Knoxville, TN. Pellissippi State Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Pellissippi State Community College is $4,786 for Tennessee residents and $17,770 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has decreased by 1.00% from last year at Pellissippi State CC.
- Total 9,399 students have enrolled in Pellissippi State CC and, of that, 2,252 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Pellissippi State CC offers 46 programs and 12 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Pellissippi State CC is 31% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Pellissippi State Community College is $4,786 for Tennessee residents and $17,770 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has decreased by 1.00% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Tennessee Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,318 | $16,894 |
| 2022 | $4,456 | $17,272 |
| 2023 | $4,456 | $17,272 |
| 2024 | $4,576 | $17,776 |
| 2025 | $4,786 | $17,770 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Pellissippi State Community College offers 45 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Pellissippi State Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 24 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 45 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 14 |
| Child Development | 11 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 863 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 107 |
| Communications Technology/Technician | 66 |
| Business Administration and Management | 61 |
| Information Technology | 43 |
Student Population
Total 9,399 students have enrolled to Pellissippi State Community College. By gender, there are 4,356 male and 5,043 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.86 to 1.
Pellissippi State Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 2,252 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Asian | 252 | 113 | 139 |
| Black or African American | 614 | 264 | 350 |
| Hispanic | 871 | 375 | 496 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| White | 6,953 | 3,283 | 3,670 |
| Two or More Races | 416 | 161 | 255 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 173 | 97 | 76 |
| Total | 9,399 | 4,356 | 5,043 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Pellissippi State Community College is 31% and the transfer-out rate is 22%. The average financial aid amount is $4,094 and 75% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 31% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Retention Rate | 58% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,094 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 218 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 495 |