Mississippi Delta Community College

Hwy 3 and Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings

School Highlights

Mississippi Delta Community College serves 2,096 students (69% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,096 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,530
  • Out-state tuition: $2,334
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 277 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mississippi Delta 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
277 staff
371 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mississippi Delta Community College has declined by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Mississippi Delta Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,096 students
3,392 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,448 students
2,299 students
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# Part-Time Students
648 students
1,093 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
238 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,448 students
2,299 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
648 students
1,139 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
487 students
814 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
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% Hispanic
3%
2%
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% Black
61%
37%
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% White
33%
53%
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% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.52
0.58
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
38%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,100
$30,000
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,530 is less than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 49% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,334 is less than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 49% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,530
$2,427
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,334
$4,463
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Tuition Notes
Full-time Dorm Stude
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$4,808

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Football, Softball
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Mississippi Delta Community College cost?
Mississippi Delta Community College's tuition is approximately $1,530 for In-State students and $2,334 for Out-State students.
What sports does Mississippi Delta Community College offer?
Mississippi Delta Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Football and Softball.
What is Mississippi Delta Community College's ranking?
Mississippi Delta Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,096 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,530
  • Out-state tuition: $2,334
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 67%
  • Source: Verified school update

Did You Know?

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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