Itawamba Community College

602 W Hill Street
Fulton, MS 38843
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • Itawamba Community College is a two-year public supported community college dedicated to serving the educational needs of the citizens primarily of Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, and Pontotoc counties in Northeast Mississippi. Its main purpose is to provide comprehensive educational opportunities of the highest quality through academic, vocational-technical and personal enrichment programs in order to meet local needs at low cost to students.

School Highlights

Itawamba Community College serves 4,696 students (67% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 4,696 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,420
  • Out-state tuition: $4,620
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Itawamba Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 440 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Itawamba Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
440 staff
371 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Itawamba Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Itawamba Community College diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has declined by 11% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,696 students
3,392 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
3,127 students
2,299 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,569 students
1,093 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
432 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,127 students
2,299 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,569 students
1,139 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,000 students
814 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
2%
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% Black
20%
37%
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% White
75%
53%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.40
0.58
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
38%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,000
$30,000
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,420 is less than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,620 is more than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,420
$2,427
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,620
$4,463
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,981
$8,448
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Itawamba Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in MS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,700
$4,808
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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Itawamba Community College continues to enjoy outstanding growth in the areas of facilities and state-of-the-art technology on both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Modern buildings nestled on beautiful campuses provide a warm and inviting educational atmosphere. There are approximately 30 buildings on the Fulton campus and 14 buildings on the Tupelo campus, and construction is under way or planned for several more. All instructional centers are equipped with the latest technology to enable Itawamba Community College students to be competitive in the job market or to transfer easily to universities or colleges. Itawamba Community College is a recognized state and regional leader in using state-of-the-art technology to enhance delivery of programs and services. ICC constantly seeks innovative ways of making quality instruction more readily available to the residents of North Mississippi including: multi-media classrooms, Community College Network/distance learning, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Center, Skills Enhancement Center, Internet access, Automated Library system with on-line catalog; and Kiosk. Itawamba Community College has a rich tradition of athletic excellence. ICC has an outstanding athletic program that offers nine sanctioned collegiate sports including football, men's and women's basketball, soccer, women's fast pitch softball, baseball, men's and women's tennis and golf. ICC's athletic programs are among the top in Mississippi's Community Colleges. This success is related to the commitment of the college, the support of the community and an outstanding athletic department. Itawamba Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree, and career-technical certificates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Itawamba Community College cost?
Itawamba Community College's tuition is approximately $2,420 for In-State students and $4,620 for Out-State students.
What is Itawamba Community College's ranking?
Itawamba Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 4,696 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,420
  • Out-state tuition: $4,620
  • Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 25%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Mississippi public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,427 per year for in-state students and $4,463 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is Hinds Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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