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Panola College

Carthage, TX

Overview

  • Type
    2-year • Public
  • Campus Life
    Small • Rural
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $6K
  • SAT Range
    Not available
  • Graduation Rate
    Not available

Panola College is a small, 2-year, public community college. This coed college is located in a suburban community in a rural setting and is primarily a commuter campus. It offers certificate and associate degrees.

From the Institution

Panola College is a comprehensive public community college serving the citizens of Harrison, Marion, Panola, and Shelby counties. Founded in 1947, Panola College has a rich tradition of helping students achieve their academic and personal goals. The College provides many services that enrich the lives of individuals in the region by offering a wide range of educational and training opportunities to citizens of all ages. Students can choose from a variety of technical programs that provide quick employment and career enhancement opportunities, or they can pursue a two-year associate degree and academic courses for transfer to a four-year university. Panola College offers courses through its main campus in Carthage and at centers in Marshall and Center, Texas. Panola College is also a leader in distance education. In 2018, the College was listed in the "Top 10 Digital Community Colleges" in the small college category by the Center of Digital Education, an honor the College has received eleven times since 2003. The Digital Colleges Survey identifies and spotlights colleges that provide high-level technology, ranging from online registration, distance learning, advisory services, and technology training for students and faculty. Seven degrees and seven certificates are offered online through the Canvas Learning Management System. Panola College provides numerous cultural events to the local community. Patrons of the arts can choose from a wide selection of plays, concerts, lectures, and art exhibits presented annually at the College. For those who prefer athletic competition, Panola College is home to the Panola Ponies and Fillies intercollegiate basketball, volleyball, baseball and rodeo teams. An associate degree from Panola College is equivalent to the first two years of a four-year degree but at a fraction of the cost charged by state and private universities. Graduates transfer to a wide range of four-year institutions that include Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at Tyler, East Texas Baptist University, Stephen F. Austin State University, Louisiana State University and many others.

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College Board Code
6572
Application Types Accepted
  • Coalition Application
  • Common Application
  • Online through college's own website
  • Universal Application
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