Former names | Pensacola Junior College (1948–2010) |
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Type | Public college |
Established | 1948 |
Parent institution | Florida College System |
Accreditation | SACS |
Endowment | $11.8 million (2024) [1] |
Budget | $85.5 million (2024) [2] |
President | C. Edward Meadows |
Academic staff | 147 (full-time) [3] 235 (part-time) [3] |
Undergraduates | 7,981 (fall 2022) [3] |
Location | , , United States 30°28′52″N87°12′05″W / 30.4810°N 87.2014°W |
Campus | Small city [3] |
Colors | Green and navy |
Nickname | Pirates |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAA Region 8 – Panhandle Conference |
Website | www |
Pensacola State College (PSC) is a public college in Pensacola, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System. Originally established as Pensacola Junior College in 1948, the college underwent a name change in July 2010 to reflect its expanded academic offerings to include both associate and baccalaureate degrees. [4] [5] [6]
Pensacola State College was founded as the first higher education institution in Pensacola. The main campus in Pensacola was inaugurated in 1948. The college expanded its reach over the decades with the establishment of additional campuses, including: the Downtown campus (opened in 1957), the Milton campus (opened in 1971), and the Warrington campus (opened in 1977). The former "mini-campus" at Naval Air Station Pensacola, which opened in 1981, was destroyed in 2004 by Hurricane Ivan. PSC also operates centers in Santa Rosa County and Century.
Pensacola State College offers associate and bachelor’s degrees, vocational certifications, and an adult high school. With over 120 majors and concentrations, PSC focuses on career advancement and technical training.
Pensacola State College maintains a strong partnership with the University of West Florida through joint initiatives and collaborative programs. PSC also has a partnership with the University of Florida via a shared campus in Milton.
The main PBS station of Pensacola, WSRE, is operated by Pensacola State College. PSC also publishes The Corsair , the student newspaper, published both in print and online. It covers a range of topics including campus events, student profiles, and sports. The paper is known for its awards and regular publication schedule. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]
Pensacola State College’s athletic teams compete in the Panhandle Conference of the Florida College System Activities Association, part of Region 8 of the National Junior College Athletic Association. The college supports various sports, including basketball, softball, baseball, and cross country running.
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