Prince George's Community College (PGCC) is a public community college located in Largo, Maryland, founded in 1958 and serving the diverse communities of Prince George's County in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. Enrolling approximately 14,835 students, PGCC offers associate degrees, certificates, and continuing education programs in more than 100 areas of study including healthcare, business, technology, cybersecurity, and liberal arts. The college boasts one of the most diverse student bodies of any community college in the region, with over 10 percent of students classified as noncitizens reflecting the county's large and vibrant immigrant community. PGCC's Owls athletics program competes in the Maryland Junior College Athletic Conference (MDJAAC) and the NJCAA, with teams in basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and cross country. The college's strategic location in the DC metropolitan area provides students with unparalleled access to federal government agencies, major research institutions, and a thriving private sector. PGCC maintains strong transfer partnerships with the University of Maryland system and neighboring four-year universities, enabling seamless academic progression for transfer-minded students.
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
$$8,642
/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): $8,762
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.
