Regional college
Peninsula College
Port Angeles, WA · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $9,246 a year
Median debt at graduation: $15,786 (all students)
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.37%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,594
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $18,514 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,837 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 39% · Women 61% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 44% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 11% |
| Total students | 1,837 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $9,246 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $18,514 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $15,786 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 37% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 23% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 24% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 36% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $37,078 |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $966 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 32% |
Value: Very good · Top 33% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Campus life
| Setting | Town |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 45% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 52% |
| Students per faculty member | 16 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 4%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 98%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $4,280IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)About 54 miles away · about 3 hours 45 minutes by car |
| Nearest major airport | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)About 68 miles away |
| Town population | 20,118Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | SeattleAbout 59 miles away · about 3 hours 15 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 41°F in January · 61°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Port Angeles, WA |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.15 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.31 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- How much does Peninsula College cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $9,246 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How do Peninsula College’s graduates do?
- 37% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $37,078; the median federal debt at graduation is $15,786.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 236258
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate/associate's college
- Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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