Vision, Mission, Goals

About PSC

About Pensacola State College

Pensacola State College is a state college that was founded as Pensacola Junior College in 1948. As the oldest and largest college in the Panhandle, PSC serves traditional and non-traditional students in Northwest Florida and Southern Alabama.

During its first year, 136 students enrolled at the college. Current enrollment is about 26,000 students.
With six convenient locations, PSC has campuses in Milton, Pensacola and Warrington as well as centers in Century and South Santa Rosa County.

Pensacola State College is widely recognized as a premier, student-friendly college that competes with the best – offering more than 100 programs, state-of-the-art resources, and a stellar faculty. Nationally ranked in the Top One Percent in affordable tuition, Pensacola State College is a smart move toward a bachelor’s degree or a high-tech career. Offerings include: Bachelor of Applied Science in Administration and Supervision, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and career-oriented certificate programs.

The B.A.S. and B.S.N. programs open doors for career advancement and retraining for those who have completed associate degrees. Students earning A.A. degrees have a guaranteed transfer to Florida’s 12 state universities. Students also transfer easily to prestigious colleges such as Cornell, Duke, Vanderbilt and Tulane. For students earning A.S. degrees and career-oriented certificates, job placement is nearly 100 percent in many technical areas. The A.S. degree also transfers to Florida universities. Pensacola State also offers excellent opportunities via Dual Enrollment, GED and Continuing Education programs.

For more information, call (850)484-1000.

Vision and Mission

Mission Statement

Pensacola State College, under the governance of a local Board of Trustees, is committed to providing quality, affordable, and accessible educational opportunities through a variety of delivery methods.

The College, a member of the Florida College System, offers baccalaureate and associate degrees, workforce certificates, business and industry training, non-credit continuing education, community outreach, and cultural enrichment opportunities for students and the community.

Vision Statement

Through strategic partnerships and continuous emphasis for professional development of the faculty and staff, Pensacola State College educates students through a dynamic and supportive learning environment that develops all students intellectually, culturally, and socially, preparing them to succeed within the global community.

Pensacola State College District

Pensacola State College District

Pensacola State College serves Escambia and Santa Rosa counties in Florida as well as surrounding Alabama communities. The population of the two-county area is nearly 450,000. The area is best known for its sugar-white beaches, historical significance, health care institutions, and military installations, one of which hosts the world famous Blue Angels flight demonstration team and the National Museum of Naval Aviation.

Faculty

Pensacola State College is proud of its highly qualified faculty. Typical preparation of the academic faculty member consists of graduate work beyond the master’s degree. Many faculty members hold doctorates. Faculty in vocational programs are trained specialists whose thorough knowledge of the occupation comes from both formal study and career experience.

Though Pensacola State College students come primarily from the local community, faculty are drawn from various colleges and universities across the nation to broaden the scope of instruction.

Pensacola State College faculty members hold positions on boards and commissions and belong to professional and scholarly organizations. Many are engaged in research and have authored articles, monographs, and textbooks.

In 1986, Pensacola State College established the Academy of Teaching Excellence to recognize outstanding faculty. Each year, four full-time faculty and one adjunct faculty are inducted into the Academy, and one outstanding new faculty member is honored.

Pensacola State College faculty also benefit from a number of endowed teaching chairs that are supported by private contributions to provide travel and research opportunities.

Pensacola State College Foundation, Inc.

The Pensacola State College Foundation, Inc., is a private, non-profit corporation that has been established to encourage, solicit, receive, and administer gifts and bequests of property and funds for the benefit of the College and College activities. The Pensacola State College Foundation is administered by a Board of Governors made up of members of the community who have an interest in the College.

The Pensacola State College Foundation promotes the annual giving program of the College and solicits funds for various college projects. In addition, donations are sought for scholarships and other worthwhile projects, which assist the College and its students.

As a tax-assisted institution, Pensacola State College cannot meet all needs with state and student support. The Pensacola State College Foundation assists in obtaining private support to supplement College budgets. The Pensacola State College Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax deductible non-profit corporation and a direct support organization chartered by the state of Florida to provide private support to the College.

The Board of Governors of the Pensacola State College Foundation meets monthly and holds an annual meeting to elect new governors.

Rankings & Designations

Rankings & Designations

  • Ranked 43rd in U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans category. (2023)
  • Ranked 74th in the United States for online RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Program in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs 2023 Edition. (2023)
  • Ranked 10th among all Florida colleges and universities for online RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Program in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs 2023 Edition. (2023)
  • Ranked 3rd among FCS institutions by for online RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Program in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs 2023 Edition. (2023)
  • Ranked the 23rd best public college/university in the Southeast and 78th among all public schools in the U.S. in Military Times 2022 “Best for Vets: Colleges” edition. (2022)
  • Named a 2022 Gold Military Friendly® School by Viqtory Media for 13th consecutive year. (2022)
  • Ranked 32nd in U.S. News and World Report’s 2022 Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans category. (2022)
  • Ranked 47th in the United States for online RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Program in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs 2022 Edition. (2022)
  • Ranked 5th among all Florida colleges and universities for online RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Program in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs 2022 Edition. (2022)
  • Ranked 2nd among FCS institutions for online RN to BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) Program in U.S. News and World Report’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs 2022 Edition. (2022)
  • Ranked the 27th best public college or university in the Southeast and 97th among public schools in the U.S. by Military Times as a Best for Vets School. (2021)
  • Ranked No. 2 for the Best Affordable RN-to-BSN Degree by University HQ. (2021)
  • PSC Medical Assisting Program was ranked No. 2 in Florida for 2021 by medicalassistantadvice.com and findmedicalassistantprograms.org.  (2021)
  • Ranked No. 11 Cosmetology Program in Florida by Best Value Schools. (2021)
  • Ranked No. 2 Associate of Science Degree in Sonography Program in the U.S. by Best Value Schools. (2021)
  • Named a 2021 Military Friendly® School by Viqtory Media for 12th consecutive year. (2021)
  • Ranked 37th in U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 Best Online Bachelor’s Program for Veterans category. (2021)
  • Ranked 53rd nationally in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs 2021 Edition. (2021)
  • Tied for 8th among all Florida colleges and universities among FCS institutions by U.S. News and World Report for online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. (2021)
  • Ranked 2nd among FCS institutions in U.S. News and World Report for online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. (2021)
  • Ranked No. 30 in the Best Regional Colleges South group among public and private schools in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2021 Edition.”(2021).
  • Ranked No. 11 in the Top Public Schools in the Regional Colleges South category in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2021 Edition.”(2021)
  • Ranked No. 5 in Least Debt in All Regional Colleges category in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2021 Edition.”(2021)
  • Ranked No. 2 in Least Debt in the Regional Colleges South category in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2021 Edition.” (2021)
  • Ranked No. 1 Top Performer in Social Mobility category in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Colleges 2021 Edition.” (2021)
  • Named a 2020 Military Friendly® School by Viqtory Media. (2020)
  • Ranked 73rd in the United States by U.S. News and World Report for online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. (2020)
  • Tied for 9th among all Florida colleges and universities by U.S. News and World Report for online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. (2020)
  • Ranked 3rd among FCS institutions by U.S. News and World Report for online Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program. (2020)
  • Ranked No. 100 among 134 four-year universities and colleges by Military Times in its 2020 Best for Vets Schools list.(2020)
  • Ranked No. 2 out of 91 Medical Assisting Programs in Florida by medicalassistnatadvice.com. (2020)
  • Ranked No. 6 “Most Affordable Online RN to BSN Program” in U.S. by RNtoMSN.org. (2020)
  • Ranked No. 4 in Florida for RN to BSN Program by RegisteredNursing.org. (2019)
  • Ranked No. 4 in “Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges South” by U.S. News and World Report, making PSC the highest ranked Florida college (2018)
  • Ranked No. 11 in “Best Schools for Veterans – National Colleges and Universities” by U.S. News and World Report (2018)
  • Ranked No. 28 overall in “Best Regional Colleges South” by U.S. News and World Report (2018)
  • Ranked No. 147 in “Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (no doctorate)” by U.S. News and World Report (2018)
  • Ranked Best Colleges by Military Times (2018)
  • Ranked No. 4 in “Top Public Schools – Regional Colleges South” by U.S. News and World Report, making PSC the highest ranked Florida college (2018)
  • Ranked No. 11 in “Best Schools for Veterans – National Colleges and Universities” by U.S. News and World Report (2018)
  • Ranked No. 28 overall in “Best Regional Colleges South” by U.S. News and World Report (2018)
  • Ranked No. 147 in “Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (no doctorate)” by U.S. News and World Report (2018)
  • Winner of the 2017 National Bellwether Award in Instructional Programs and Services
  • Ranked No. 3 in “Best Public Colleges in Florida” by Schools.com (2017)
  • Ranked No. 22 in “Most Affordable Colleges in the Nation” by U.S. Department of Education (2017)
  • Named a “Silver-level Military Friendly School Award” recipient by Victory Media (2017)
  • Named a “Military Friendly School” by Victory Media (2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010)
  • Named a “Best for Vets” College by Military Times (2017, 2016)
  • Ranked No. 79 in “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” in the Nation by Community College Week (2016)
  • Ranked No. 34 for Registered Nursing in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2016)
  • Ranked No. 26 in “Most Affordable Colleges in the Nation” by U.S. Department of Education (2016)
  • Ranked No. 17 in “Top Colleges and Universities in Florida” by OnlineColleges.com (2016)
  • Ranked No. 18 in “Top 30 Colleges” for Hospitality Associate Degrees by BestHospitalityDegrees.com (2016)
  • Ranked No. 96 in “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” in the Nation by Community College Week (2015)
  • Ranked No. 26 for Registered Nursing in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2015)
  • Ranked No. 40 for Health Professions in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2015)
  • Ranked No. 29 in “Most Affordable Colleges in the Nation” by U.S. Department of Education (2015)
  • Ranked No. 3 in nation for Bachelor of Science in Nursing program by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (2015)
  • Ranked No. 17 in “Top 25 Schools for Nursing Specialties” by NursingSchoolHub.com (2015)
  • Ranked No. 91 in “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” in the Nation by Community College Week (2014)
  • Ranked No. 16 for Registered Nursing in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2014)
  • Ranked No. 47 for Health Professions in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2014)
  • Ranked No. 20 in “Most Affordable Colleges in the Nation” by U.S. Department of Education (2014)
  • Ranked No. 81 in “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” in the Nation by Community College Week (2013)
  • Ranked No. 36 for Arts and Sciences in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2013)
  • Ranked No. 18 in “Most Affordable Colleges in the Nation” by U.S. Department of Education (2013)
  • Ranked No. 6 in Florida and No. 30 in the Nation in “Top 80” institutions for EMT graduates by FireScienceOnline.org (2013)
  • Ranked No. 88 in “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” in the Nation by Community College Week (2012)
  • Ranked No. 33 for Arts and Sciences in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2012)
  • Ranked No. 40 for Registered Nursing in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2012)
  • Ranked No. 11 in “Most Affordable Colleges in the Nation” by U.S. Department of Education (2012)
  • Named a winner of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) First Annual Award from Insight Into Diversity magazine (2012)
  • Ranked No. 58 in “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” in the Nation by Community College Week (2011)
  • Ranked No. 25 for Arts and Sciences in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2011)
  • Ranked No. 44 in “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” in the Nation by Community College Week (2010)
  • Ranked No. 8 for Registered Nursing in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2010)
  • Ranked No. 18 for Health Professions in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2010)
  • Ranked No. 65 in “Top 100 Associate Degree Producers” in the Nation by Community College Week (2009)
  • Ranked No. 29 for Arts and Sciences in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2009)
  • Ranked No. 33 for Registered Nursing in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2009)
  • Ranked No. 36 for Health Professions in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2009)
  • Ranked No. 41 for Non-Minority in “Top 50 Associate Degree Producers” by Community College Week (2009)

Articulation Agreements

ARTICULATION AGREEMENTS

As a student at Pensacola State College, you have many options as to where you would like to continue your academic career after graduation. A statewide articulation agreement between state colleges and the twelve state universities exists (6A-10.024). This statewide 2+2 articulation agreement states that any student who graduates with an A.A. degree will be accepted to one of the twelve state universities. The agreement does not guarantee that a student will be immediately accepted in the university of his or her choice, nor the major of his or her choice.

In addition to the statewide 2+2 articulation agreement, Pensacola State College is partnering with many other institutions to expand student options for seamless transfer. This site will provide you with information about Pensacola State College’s transfer articulation agreements with other colleges.

If you have specific questions regarding these agreements, please contact Dr. Kirk Bradley at kbradley@pensacolastate.edu.

 

Agreements:

Bellevue University

Bellevue – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

Capella University

Capella – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Technical Management – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

Florida AIB Consolidated

Letter of Understanding – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

Florida Gulf Coast University

Legal Studies – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

Florida State University
Connect to FSU Panama City Articulation Program Agreement – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

Fort Hayes State University
General Transfer Agreement – Agreement Document (.pdf)
Information Networking and Telecommunications – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

Franklin University

Articulation Agreement – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

Keiser University
Keiser – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

Loyola University New Orleans
Loyola – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

Northwest Florida State College
NW Florida – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
Graphic Design – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC)

Institutional Agreement – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

St. Petersburg College
Veterinary Technology – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

United States Sports University
Articulation Agreement – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

University of Florida College of Engineering
Engineering – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Memorandum of understanding – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

University of South Alabama – Pathway USA
Pathway USA – Agreement Document (.pdf)

 

University of West Florida
PSC2UWF Transfer Agreement – Agreement Document (.pdf)
PSC2UWF Admissions Application
Accounting – Agreement Document (.pdf)
Computer Science – Agreement Document (.pdf)

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