Peninsula College | Field Guide 2026

Suzy Ames, Ed.D.

  • Dr. Claire Roney, chair
  • Celeste Schoenthaler, vice chair
  • Glenn Ellis, Jr.
  • Carrie Heaton

1961

Clallam and Jefferson counties

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Peninsula College logo

Peninsula College serves our rural district, spanning 3,600 square miles, with educational opportunities to attain many outcomes: an applied bachelor’s degree, associate transfer preparation, professional-technical degrees and certificates, basic skills, and community and continuing education. The college also contributes to the cultural and economic enrichment of Clallam and Jefferson counties. By offering affordable and accessible programs, Peninsula College helps people of every age and background to learn and thrive in today’s economy. Whether students are 16 or 60, just out of high school or working adults, our college prepares them for the next step up in life. As a community college that serves a large number of lower-income students and students who are the first in their families to attend college, Peninsula College is key to creating social and economic mobility for people throughout our region.

Key Facts

  • Associate of Arts and Associate of Science transfer degrees
  • Transitional Studies
  • Nursing
  • Welding

  • Headcount (all sources): 4,583
  • FTES (all sources): 2,165
  • Headcount (state-funded): 2,824
  • FTES (state-funded): 1,665

  • Apprentices: 390
  • Bachelor's: 150
  • Corrections: 355
  • I-BEST: 275
  • International: 48
  • Running Start: 399
  • Worker Retraining: 300

Student Profile

  • Academic/transfer: 21%
  • Basic skills: 14%
  • Workforce education: 37%
  • Other: 28%

Students of color: 29%

  • American Indian/Alaska Native: 10%
  • Asian: 4%
  • Black/African American: 5%
  • Hispanic/Latino: 12%
  • Pacific Islander: 1%
  • White: 58%

  • Full-time: 40%
  • Part-time: 60%

  • Students receiving need-based financial aid: 40%
  • Students with dependents: 37%

  • Female: 2,273
  • Male: 1,596
  • X: 53
  • Not reported: 661

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Points of Interest

Peninsula College is constantly evolving to serve the needs of our communities. Newly launched instructional programs include:

  • Natural Resources – Forestry and Fisheries
  • Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Behavioral Healthcare
  • Bachelor’s of Applied Science in K-8 Teacher Education
  • Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Business Management degrees in HR, Tribal Governance, IT and Marketing
  • Electrical Vehicle Repair
  • Virtual Office Assistant
  • Coming Fall 2026: Dental Hygiene Program (Pending Accreditation Approval)

In 2026, Peninsula College will launch two mobile workforce classrooms – semitrucks fully equipped for welding and other hands-on Trades training. These mobile units will travel to rural and Tribal communities to offer hands-on, accessible career training that helps people on the North Olympic Peninsula get the job skills they need to thrive. The semi-trucks are funded by the region’s Recompete grant made possible by the U.S. Economic Development Administration.

Attending college can be challenging for some people in our community. That’s why Peninsula College offers wraparound services for students who needs support with housing, healthcare, utility assistance, recovery, finding a job or other non-academic challenges. Wraparound services are provided by community agencies who collaborate with Peninsula College to help connect students with resources. Students can meet with agency representatives from local organizations while on campus.

Data is from the 2024-25 academic year. Reflects headcount unless otherwise noted. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

*Students of color percent based on unduplicated headcount. Students may be counted in more than one race, so race/ethnicity percentages may not total 100%. Percentages calculated on reported value.

**Excluding Running Start.