Pensacola State College (PSC) is a public state college located in Pensacola, Florida, founded in 1948 as Pensacola Junior College. Serving over 8,500 students, PSC offers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certificate programs across healthcare, business, technology, criminal justice, education, and the arts. PSC is one of Florida's state colleges, meaning it offers both traditional 2-year community college programs and select 4-year bachelor's degrees. The college operates multiple campuses across the Pensacola area and Northwest Florida, serving a diverse region that includes a major military presence anchored by Naval Air Station Pensacola. PSC's nursing and allied health programs are particularly well-regarded, and its aviation and defense-related programs benefit from the military community's proximity. The college's Pirates athletics teams compete in the NJCAA and foster campus pride in Florida's westernmost major city.
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
$$9,460
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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): $9,460
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.
