Institutional Accreditation

Pensacola State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate degrees and associate degrees.

Pensacola State College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Pensacola State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

To learn more about the College’s admission requirements, financial aid, academic programs, etc., please contact Pensacola State College directly.

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Student Achievement

As an institution accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), Pensacola State College (PSC) identifies, evaluates, and publishes goals and outcomes for student achievement appropriate to the institution’s mission the nature of the students it serves, and the kinds of programs offered. Pensacola State College uses College data from prior years, and baseline data from state and national reports, to establish thresholds and student achievement goals and uses this information to identify measures for student achievement.

FTE Enrollment

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Goals and Outcomes

Graduation

Graduation Rate Goal Minimum Threshold Baseline Data Source 2025 Target (Goal)
The graduation rates of full-time first-time-in-college (FTIC) degree-seeking students within 150% of normal time to program completion will meet or exceed 42% by the target deadline. 21.8% National Student Clearinghouse National Report

ACT National Collegiate Retention and Persistence-to-Degree Rates National Report

42%

 Graduation Student Achievement Outcomes (IPEDS)

Disaggregated Graduation Outcomes by Gender and Ethnicity

IPEDS PSC Graduation Outcomes

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IPEDS PSC Graduation by Gender

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IPEDS Enrollment Compared to Graduation Rates by Race and Ethnicity

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Retention

Retention Rate Goal Minimum Threshold Baseline Data Source 2025 Target (Goal)
The fall-to-fall retention rates of full-time FTIC degree-seeking students will meet or exceed 65% by the target deadline. 58.2% Internal College Data 65%
The fall-to-spring retention rates of full-time FTIC degree-seeking students will meet or exceed 85% by the target deadline. 81% Internal College Data 85%

Disaggregated Retention Student Achievement Outcomes by Gender and Ethnicity Dashboard

Fall-to-Fall Retention Rates

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Fall-to-Spring Retention Rates

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Gateway Course Success

Gateway Course Success Goal Minimum Threshold Baseline Data Source 2025 Target (Goal)
Success rates of students in gateway English Composition I courses will meet or exceed 73% by the target deadline. 71% Internal College Data

Florida College System Data

73%
Success rates of students in gateway College Algebra courses will meet or exceed 74% by the target deadline. 67% Internal College Data

Florida College System Data

74%
Success rates of students in gateway Elementary Statistics courses will meet or exceed 77% by the target deadline. 73% Internal College Data

Florida College System Data

77%
Success rates of students in gateway Liberal Arts Mathematics I courses will meet or exceed 66% by the target deadline. 62% Internal College Data

Florida College System Data

66%
Success rates of students in gateway Liberal Arts Mathematics II courses will meet or exceed 80% by the target deadline. 72% Internal College Data

Florida College System Data

80%

Disaggregated Gateway Course Success Outcomes by Gender and Ethnicity Dashboard

English Composition I Course Success Rates

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College Algebra Course Success Rates

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Elementary Statistics Course Success Rates

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Liberal Arts Mathematics I Course Success Rates

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Liberal Arts Mathematics II Course Success Rates

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Course Success by Instructional Delivery Method

Overall Course Success Goal Minimum Threshold Baseline Data Source 2025 Target (Goal)
Overall course success rates, regardless of delivery method, will meet or exceed 75% by the target deadline. 68% Internal College Data 75%

Course Success Rates by Instructional Delivery Method

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National Program Accreditations

Bachelor of Science Degrees
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Last Accreditation: September 2021 – Next Accreditation: Fall 2029
Status: Accreditation

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
Last Accreditation: October 2020 – Next Accreditation: Fall 2030
Status: Accreditation

Associate in Science Degrees
Associate in Science Degree in Culinary Management
American Culinary Federation (ACF)
Last Accreditation: June 2021 – Next Accreditation: June 2026
Status: Accreditation

Associate in Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
Last Accreditation: January 2022 – Next Accreditation: January 2029
Status: Accreditation

Associate in Science Degree in Health Information Technology
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)
Last Accreditation: September 2021 – Next Accreditation: 2029
Status: Continuing Accreditation

Associate in Science Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
Last Accreditation: February 2014 – Next Accreditation: Fall 2024
Status: Continuing Accreditation

Associate in Science Degree in Radiography
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
Last Accreditation: 2023 – Next Accreditation: Awaiting Notification
Status: Awaiting Notification

Associate in Science Degree in Registered Nursing
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Last Accreditation: September 2021 – Next Accreditation: Spring 2029
Status: Accreditation

Associate in Science Degree in Veterinary Technology
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities (CVTEA) 
Last Accreditation: February 2023 – Next Accreditation: 2028
Status: Accreditation

Advanced Technical Certificates
Baking and Pastry
American Culinary Federation (ACF)
Last Accreditation: June 2021 – Next Accreditation: June 2026
Status: Accreditation

Applied Technology Diplomas
Pharmacy Technician
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP)
Last Accreditation: May 2018 – Next Accreditation: 2024
Status: Accreditation

Technical Certificates
Technical Certificate in Culinary Arts
American Culinary Federation (ACF)
Last Accreditation: June 2021 – Next Accreditation: June 2026
Status: Accreditation

Career Certificates
Career Certificate in Medical Assisting
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Board (MAERB)
Last Accreditation: May 2007 – Next Accreditation: Fall 2025
Status: Continuing Accreditation

Career Certificate in Paramedic
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoA EMSP)
Last Accreditation: December 2020 – Next Accreditation: 2026
Status: Continuing Accreditation

Career Certificate in Practical Nursing
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
Last Accreditation: September 2020 – Next Accreditation: Fall 2028
Status: Accreditation

Career Certificate in Surgical Technology
Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA)
Last Accreditation: September 2015 – Next Accreditation: 2026
Status: Continuing Accreditation

National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Career Certificate in Carpentry
Accredited Training and Education Facility under the sponsorship of the Southern Company
Career Certificate in Electricity
Accredited Training and Education Facility under the sponsorship of the Southern Company
Career Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
Accredited Training and Education Facility under the sponsorship of the Southern Company
Career Certificate in Plumbing Technology
Accredited Training and Education Facility under the sponsorship of the Southern Company

Historical Information
Dietetic Technician Program
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
Last Accreditation: August 2010
Status: Voluntary Withdrawal