FAQ
The Office of Planning and Institutional Research is often the source of general information about the college for students, faculty and the general public. We have compiled a short list of questions and answers for this site to help those who want quick information.
How many credit students attend Prince George's Community College?
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Fall 2009
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| Total
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13,685
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100.0%
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| Full-time
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4,405
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32%
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| Part-time
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9,280
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67.8%
|
|
|
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How many students are female? How many students are male?
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Fall 2009
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| Total
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13,685
|
100.0%
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| Male
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5,179
|
37.8%
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| Female
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8,498
|
62.1%
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What is the ethnicity of students at Prince George's Community College?
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Fall 2009
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| Total
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13,685
|
100.0%
|
| African American/Black
|
10,762
|
78.6%
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| White
|
890
|
6.5%
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| Asian/Pacific Islander
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514
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3.8%
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| Hispanic/Latino
|
702
|
5.1%
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| American Indian
|
57
|
0.4%
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| Non-Resident Alien
|
439
|
3.2%
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| Unknown
|
321
|
2.3%
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How old are PGCC students?
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Fall 2009
|
| Total
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13,685
|
100.0%
|
| Under 20
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3,255
|
23.8%
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| 20-24
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3,935
|
28.9%
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| 25-29
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1,888
|
13.8%
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| 30-39
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2,236
|
16.3%
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| 40-59
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2,008
|
14.7%
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| 60 or over
|
305
|
2.2%
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| Unknown
|
40
|
0.3%
|
| Average Age
Mean Age
Median Age
|
|
What is the average number of credit hours per student?
| Fall
|
Average Number
of Credit Hours
|
|
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8.6
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| 2008
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7.9
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| 2007
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8.0
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| 2006
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7.9
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| 2005
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7.9
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| 2004
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8.0
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| 2003
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7.9
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What types of programs do students at Prince George's Community College choose for their majors?
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Fall 2009
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| Transfer Programs
A. A
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6,075
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44.4%
|
|
|
5,561
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40.6%
|
|
Certificate Majors
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1,051
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7.7%
|
|
|
67
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0.5%
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| Not Enrolled in a Degree Program
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929
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6.8%
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|
Unknown
|
2
|
0.0%
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| Total Students
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13,685
|
100.0%
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How many students received awards in the past fiscal year?
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Fiscal Year 2008
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| Total Graduates
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794
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| Total Number of Awards
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909
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| Associate Degrees
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734
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| Certificates
|
137
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| Letters of Recognition |
38
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Where can I find more information about students at Prince George's Community College?
See Student Data (pdf) Or, contact the office directly:
email: research@pgcc.edu
telephone: 301-322-0723