·Public Community College
Pellissippi State Community College is a public community college serving Knox and Blount Counties in Tennessee, originally established as State Technical Institute at Knoxville in 1974. Enrolling over 10,000 students, Pellissippi State offers associate degree programs, certificates, and transfer pathways across campuses in Knoxville and surrounding communities. Home of the Panthers, led by the mascot Pax, the college competes in NJCAA athletics in men's and women's soccer, volleyball, golf, and cross country. Located near the University of Tennessee, Pellissippi State offers seamless transfer pathways for students pursuing bachelor's degrees. The college is especially recognized for its technology, business, and health science programs, and serves as a key workforce development partner for East Tennessee's growing technology and advanced manufacturing economy.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$17770
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $17,770
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
