Campus & Student Life at Pasco - Hernando State College

Home to about 9,886 undergraduates in 2020, PHSC is a public college located in New Port Richey, Florida. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by PHSC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our PHSC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

PHSC Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit PHSC Disability Services.

PHSC for the Military

While not a "service academy", PHSC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our PHSC for Veterans Guide.

PHSC offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, PHSC does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Pasco - Hernando State College

PHSC does not offer on-campus housing.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Pasco - Hernando State College

There were 9,886 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,725 (37.7%). Part-time attendance was 6,161 (62.3%).

Pasco - Hernando State College is Ranked #1,819 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, PHSC is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank PHSC #1819 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at PHSC by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the PHSC Diversity Guide.

Pasco - Hernando State College Competes in the NJCAA

PHSC has a total of 84 student athletes, 35 men and 49 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Pasco - Hernando State College Athletics