Pasco-Hernando State College’s 2024 fall enrollment totals 9,891 students. While this number is not yet final, it represents an increase from fall 2023. This growth includes a steady increase in Dual Enrollment (DE), as well as First-Time in College (FTIC) students. The number of DE students served by PHSC this fall has grown by 10% in just the last year, marking an increase in the number of high schoolers in Pasco and Hernando Counties who are getting a head start on their higher education journey. Not only has enrollment increased, but applications to the college are up 31%, with admitted students increasing 13% since 2023. In addition, the percentage of high school seniors graduating in the top 10% of their class and then choosing PHSC has grown over last year, indicating a strengthening preference for PHSC among high school graduates who are likely being recruited by multiple colleges and universities.
“With the populations of both Pasco and Hernando Counties growing, PHSC must continue to grow and evolve to meet our communities’ higher education needs within the scope of our mission and be the college of choice in our region. It is exciting to see our enrollment continue to grow since we know that a PHSC education can lead to positive transformation in lives, families and communities,” said PHSC President Jesse Pisors, Ed.D.
As enrollment increases, the PHSC Foundation has budgeted $1.4 million in funding for scholarships for the 2024–2025 academic year, an 8% increase over the previous year.
“We are grateful to our donors who make it possible for so many students to receive much-needed financial support,” said the Vice President of Advancement, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships Lisa Richardson, Ed.D.