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Pellissippi State Community College

Knoxville, TN·Public·6,391 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and in-state Tennessee residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,391 students.

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6,391
Students
$5,252
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$33,300
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Pellissippi State Community College is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee with approximately 6,391 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $5,252 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

Pellissippi State Community College is a public community college based in Knox and Blount Counties in Tennessee. It is operated by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The college's main campus is located in west Knox County. There are four satellite campuses in the surrounding area. Pellissippi State was named Pellissippi State Technical Community College until July 1, 2009. It is the successor to the former State Technical Institute at Knoxville ("STIK"), founded in 1974.

At just $5,252/year after aid and a median debt of only $5,500 at graduation, this is one of the most affordable paths to a credential in the Knoxville area — especially with Tennessee's community college grant programs potentially covering much of the cost. Worth considering if you're pursuing a two-year degree or planning to transfer to a four-year school, where the real earnings upside comes later. One honest caution: the median earnings of $33,300 ten years out are modest, so think carefully about which program you choose and whether it has a clear transfer or career pathway attached.

Founded
1974
Setting
Large suburb

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing9%
Health Professions8%
Computer Science5%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Education2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,576
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,776
Avg Net Price
$5,252
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants25%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.1x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White75%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,391 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Pellissippi State Community College

10915 Hardin Valley Road

Knoxville, TN 37933-0990

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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