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Palau Community College

Palau Community College

Koror, PW · 393 students
4
Year
Public
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
About

As the only institution of higher education in the Republic of Palau, Palau Community College (PCC) in Koror is highly regarded for providing accessible, career-oriented education tailored to the needs of the Micronesian region. The college is particularly renowned for its flagship programs in Tourism and Hospitality, Agricultural Science, and Nursing, as well as its robust Career and Technical Education division that offers hands-on training in high-demand trades. Students at PCC enjoy a close-knit, culturally diverse campus environment that celebrates Pacific Islander heritage through student-led cultural associations and community events. A key distinctive feature of PCC is its status as a US Land-Grant institution, which allows students the unique opportunity to participate directly in impactful local agricultural research and community outreach projects.


Wikipedia:Palau Community College is a public community college in the Republic of Palau. It is the only higher education institution in the nation. It is an independent institution accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and offers associate degrees and certificates.

Location
Koror, PW, 96940
Nearest airport from college
HNL · Honolulu
4596 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$9,624
Out-of-state COA
$9,864
Avg net price
$2,787
Room & board
$3,381
In-state tuition
$3,730
Out-of-state tuition
$3,970
Books & supplies
$2,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$2,690
$30–48k
$2,831
$48–75k
$3,945
$75–110k
$2,029
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
31%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
40%
Transferred
5%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
54%
Median earnings (6yr)
$26,583
Median earnings (10yr)
$29,898
Student Body
Men 38%Women 62%
11
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
70%
First-generation
43%
Median family income
$11,047
Independent students
19%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
49%
Race & ethnicity
White
1%
Asian
4%
NH/PI
96%
Institutional
Endowment
$10M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
90%
Avg faculty salary
$2,271/mo
Instructional spend/student
$4,585
Federal loan rate
0%

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