Pellissippi State Technical Community College Review

Located in Knoxville, Tennessee, near the Clinch River, Pellissippi State Technical Community College offers four associate degrees---Associate of Arts (A.A.), Associate of Science (A.S.), Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) and Associate of Science in Teaching (A.S.T.). Some of the academic programs available include English, education, business and computer technology, nursing and mathematics.

Pellissippi State Technical Community College Overview

Pellissippi State Technical Community College (Pellissippi State) has a main campus and three satellite campuses. Two of these campuses are in Knoxville. The Division Street Campus offers many programs, including English as a Second Language (ESL), paralegal studies, and hospitality, and the Magnolia Campus' most recent addition is a nurse aid training program. Both campuses have Educational Resource Centers that offer database and research resources through the main college library.

The third satellite campus, Blount County Center, is located in Alcoa, Tennessee. It offers degree-beginning general education classes for career technology programs, as well as academic programs for parallel university majors who plan on transferring to 4-year universities.

Admissions and Enrollment Overview

Pellissippi State recommends that potential students follow the application process in a specific order, beginning with completing the online application and paying the application fee. Next, official high school transcripts must be submitted. The third step involves submitting an immunization form for hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella. Candidates may then apply for financial aid and scholarships if necessary. Finally, each applicant must submit ACT/SAT scores or a Confirmation Test in math and English, depending on the applicant's age.

Campus Facilities and Learning Environment

Pellissippi State Technical Community College has computer laboratories available in its Educational Resource Centers, as well as other locations. Other labs are available to specific college departments, such as machine labs and chemistry labs.

The Library has about 62,000 printed books and 45,000 electronic books that may be searched through the online catalog; journals are also available, including over 6,000 full-text journals online and 250 titles currently in print. Satellite campuses have access to all of the online library resources and have at least 1,000 books on each campus.

Many students comment on the small class sizes, which average 21 students. The student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Academic Departments at Pellissippi State Technical Community College

  • Liberal Arts
  • Natural and Behavioral Sciences
  • Education
  • English
  • Business and Computer Technology
  • Engineering and Media Technologies
  • Mathematics
  • Transitional Studies

School Contact Information

  • Address: 10915 Hardin Valley Rd., Knoxville, Tennessee 37933-0990
  • Phone Number: (865) 694-6400