Admissions Requirements

Applicants for admission to PCC must have earned a high school diploma or must have passed the GED. (If you are a homeschool graduate, see the homeschool graduate section below.)

In response to COVID-19, the submission of an official college entrance test score will be waived for all new students applying for Fall 2020.

Applicants are required to submit scores from the ACT, SAT, or CLT. A principal or guidance counselor should be able to help with this requirement.

A satisfactory academic background includes a high school GPA of 2.00 or GED and an ACT composite score of 18, SAT total score of 960, or a CLT score of 62. An applicant who falls below either of these standards may be considered for provisional acceptance by the Academic Admissions Committee. If accepted, the applicant will be admitted with a status of either Academic Watch or Academic Probation and be required to meet weekly with an academic success coach to help develop an ability to benefit from instruction at PCC. Students on Academic Probation will be limited to 12 credit hours.

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Homeschool-graduate applicants need to meet the above ACT/SAT/CLT requirement, but a GED or high school diploma is not required. The GED would only be required if the applicant does not have a record of high school grades.

Students who graduate from a homeschool or a nontraditional high school program must submit a transcript of completed coursework to the Director of Admissions. Such applicants for admission will be considered on an individual basis.

Complete the requirements under first-time student checklist.

International students should allow a minimum of six months to complete application procedures. PCC is authorized under federal law to enroll nonimmigrant alien students. The regular application form should be submitted along with the Application Fee and Reservation Deposit to the Director of Admissions. The application cannot be processed until these fees are received. It is required by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations that international students submit to the College all application forms, academic records, test scores, and proof of financial responsibility before the Form I-20 can be sent. In addition, the College requires international students to submit one semester’s tuition, room and board, fees, and one-way transportation charges from the College to the student’s home before the Form I-20 will be sent. Each semester must be paid in advance. All payments must be in U.S. currency. International students’ accounts will be charged any handling fees assessed by a foreign bank (e.g., transfer funds, etc.).

Transcripts from non-U.S. institutions must be evaluated by Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE). Start your evaluation at ece.org. Choose the Course-by-Course evaluation and follow the steps required. PCC must receive the evaluation report before your file will be reviewed for final acceptance. If you graduated from a homeschool or non-traditional secondary education program, see the section for Homeschool Graduates above.

In response to COVID-19, the submission of an official college entrance test score will be waived for all new students applying for Fall 2020.

Prospective students should also take the ACT, CLT, or the SAT. Non-English-speaking students are also required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Have your TOEFL scores sent directly from the Educational Testing Service to the Director of Admissions as soon as possible. This is done automatically if you specify our college TOEFL number 5970 when you register for this test. Scores must be received before your file will be reviewed for final acceptance

The expected minimum TOEFL score is as follows:

• 61 internet-based (15 per section)
• 15 per section paper-delivered

The applicant whose TOEFL composite score is below the standard may be considered for provisional acceptance by the Academic Admissions Committee. If accepted, the applicant will be admitted with a status of either Academic Watch or Academic Probation and will be required to take EN 110 Conversational English and meet weekly with an academic success coach to develop an ability to benefit from instruction at PCC. Students on Academic Probation will be limited to 12 credit hours.

PCC accepts students in grades 11–12 who wish to attend Pensacola Christian Academy as residence hall boarding students. These students live and eat with the college students and enjoy the best of two worlds: that of being an Academy student and enjoying many of the privileges of college life at the same time.

It should be noted, however, that Academy boarding students attend school approximately seven weeks more during the school year than do college students, and their charges for room and board reflect this fact. Academy residence hall students are required to attend Bible Conference. Twelfth graders are also required to participate in the senior trip. The fee for the senior trip is due at the beginning of second semester, and the student should check with the Business Office for the cost.

High school juniors or seniors may take one or two classes each semester online through PCC for dual high school and/or college credit. Because of the special nature of the Dual Enrollment program, applicants must satisfy the following:

1. Have at least 12 high school credits
2. High school GPA of at least 3.00*
3. One of the following minimum scores:*

   21 ACT composite
   70 CLT total
   1060 SAT total

   In response to COVID-19, the submission of an official college entrance test score will be waived for all new students applying for Fall 2020.

Click here for more information about the Dual Enrollment program.

*An applicant who falls below either of these standards may be considered for acceptance by the Academic Admissions Committee.

Recognizing that not all students have educational backgrounds which fit the Application for Admission form, the College will consider, on an individual basis, applications for enrollment from students with nontraditional educational backgrounds.

In certain cases, a student who has not completed his secondary education may enroll and take individual courses. Such college credit would be validated upon completing work for a high school diploma or passing the GED.

You may apply to Pensacola Christian College anytime during the junior or senior year of high school or thereafter. Pensacola Christian College follows a “rolling admissions” policy, meaning we accept qualified candidates as they apply until all available spaces are filled. It is advisable to apply early even though there is no application deadline.

1. Complete the online application.
2. Pay the Application Fee and Reservation Deposit.
3. Submit the Admissions Essay, available in the Applicant Portal.
4. Request your high school to send a copy of your transcript to the Director of Admissions. If you have not yet graduated, request the high school to send a transcript of your coursework completed up until the current semester. If you passed the GED, have a copy of the Official Report of Test Results sent directly from the GED test center to the Director of Admissions.
5. Have your ACT, SAT, or CLT scores sent to the Director of Admissions as soon as possible. This is done automatically if you specify our college ACT number 0707 or SAT number 5970 or if you choose PCC from the list of CLT colleges when you register for these tests.

   In response to COVID-19, the submission of an official college entrance test score will be waived for all new students applying for Fall 2020.

6. Complete the Medical Screening and Immunization History form, available in the Download Center.

Follow all steps under first-time student checklist.

Request each institution of higher education you have previously attended to send a complete transcript directly to Admissions Office, P.O. Box 18000, Pensacola, FL 32523-9160, U.S.A.

After evaluating your transcript, the Records Office will notify you in writing of your evaluation results.

To ensure you receive evaluation results prior to the start of the semester, transcripts need to be received by June 15 for fall semester or December 1 for spring semester.

High school seniors may enroll in the College full time to satisfy high school graduation requirements and earn college credit toward a PCC baccalaureate degree. Because of the special nature of the Early Admission program, applicants must satisfy the following:

1. Be a United States citizen or a U.S. permanent resident cardholder
2. Have at least 18 high school credits, including Geometry (1 credit)
3. High school GPA of at least 3.00*
4. One of the following minimum scores:*

   21 ACT composite
   1060 SAT total
   70 CLT score

5. Be a full-time residence hall student
6. Submit all necessary applications, forms, and transcripts by July 1.

To ensure the desired major can be completed in four years, contact the Admissions Office prior to beginning the junior year of high school to determine what high school degree requirements should be completed prior to attending PCC. Click here for additional Early Admission information.

*An applicant who falls below either of these standards may be considered for acceptance by the Academic Admissions Committee.

Regular Students: Students who satisfy entrance requirements and are informed of regular standing by the Director of Admissions are considered regular students. Students may be enrolled part time or full time but must work toward a degree.

Provisional Students: The administration will inform students in writing of the cause of their provisional standing. Applicants who do not completely satisfy academic entrance requirements may be placed on Academic Watch or Academic Probation and be required to meet weekly with an academic success coach to help develop an ability to benefit from instruction at PCC. Students on Academic Probation will be limited to 12 credit hours. Students placed on provisional standing for disciplinary reasons may not hold any elected office, and participation in extracurricular activities is restricted.

Postgraduate Special and Nondegree Students: Students who already have a baccalaureate degree and desire additional undergraduate work may be classified as postgraduate special students.

Undergraduate students not working toward a degree will be classified according to number of credits and may enroll as nondegree students. Students classified as nondegree pay a $25 Academic Program Fee per semester or 3 payments of $8.33. Click here for explanation of fee.

Part-Time Students: Students enrolled for fewer than 12 credit hours per semester are part-time students.

Full-Time Students: Students enrolled for 12 credit hours or more per semester are full-time students. Residence hall students must be classified as full-time students.