Pensacola Christian College

Class work was to the point and informative. Classes were demanding, and teachers set high standards. Competition with graduates from other colleges was not as hard as I thought it would be once I graduated.

PCC taught a good code of ethics and morals from a conservative Christian perspective. In some cases, their version of Christianity was the only way of seeing the world that was acceptable to them (men wear a suit to church on Sunday, you can only attend the Campus Church, an extensive rule system, etc.) This type of environment encourages people who are very conservative and sometimes judgmental (for the most part) to sit in power and snipe at those outside their circle. Intentions are good at the top, but those in 'middle management' have a tough time enforcing legislated morality (in a manner of speaking).PCC is not accredited. PCC markets to a homeschool or small church-school oriented audience, which may not understand the impact of a non-accredited degree. White collar fields, especially those requiring professional certifications, are more difficult with significant obstacles as a result.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

I find it fascinating that the college is so worried about this site that it has sent out a note to alumni, begging us to come here and write a positive review.

That's the type of school it is: so concerned about its public image that it will resort to all sorts of weird motivational tactics. (Oh, and the college says that if you give them a bad review, you obviously didn't complete your four years.)That said, it's not a horrible school. There are some really good parts about it. You'll meet good people. You'll have some cool experiences. Some of the classes aren't bad. But it's not the nirvana that they'll paint for you. If you go here, know what you're getting into.

4th Year Male -- Class 1996

Campus Aesthetics: A, Useful Schoolwork: F

Overall, I had both a challenging and great experience at PCC. Although the rules were strict and the standards high, those were okay for me at that time in life. I'm older now and a little wiser, therefore, I make better judgment calls. As teens and away from home, students need that "shelter" to keep away from trouble. Being in that type of environment helped me focus on my education. I was still able to balance a social life. However, the classes were tough, and the clinicals even tougher. As far as the nursing program is concerned, they really need to be more lenient with the criticl points system. I'm an RN now and am around nursing students constantly from local schools, and they have never been through or even heard of critical points received for mistakes; but yet those nurses are fine on the field once they graduate.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000