Coahoma Community College
3240 Friars Point Rd, Clarksdale, MS, 38614 -
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Coahoma offers a broad array of programs in the academic, vocational and technical areas, as well as many other opportunities to serve your educational and training needs. Since its inception in 1949, CCC boasts of a highly - qualified faculty that is committed to superior educational standards and dedicated service to our community....
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| County | Coahoma County, MS | - |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | Yes |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,702 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 136 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,838 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 162 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 96% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 89% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $5,000 | $2,845 |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $500 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 6% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,100 | $1,146 |
School Notes:
- Coahoma offers a broad array of programs in the academic, vocational and technical areas, as well as many other opportunities to serve your educational and training needs. Since its inception in 1949, CCC boasts of a highly - qualified faculty that is committed to superior educational standards and dedicated service to our community.
- Life on the Coahoma Community College campus offers students an excellent academic program, opportunities for personal growth, and lasting friendships. Intramural sports are held for both men and women.
- The Career Development Center is an extensive facility offering students, faculty, staff, and area residents information on a wide range of career-related subjects. Resources available include career references books, materials from professional organizations, job search, resume and interview information. In addition to materials on most careers, the center maintains current information on colleges and universities from throughout the United States including lists of majors, transfer requirements, sources of financial aid and scholarships. The Career Development Center provides career planning and job search assistance throughout the year; assistance is also available in the selection of a college major.
- Coahoma Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Area minister speaks out for minorities (The Clarksdale Press Register)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 03:08:11 pm
CLARKSDALE – When the Association of Community College Trustees met recently in San Francisco, a Mississippian was elected to its 2009 Diversity Committee as a strong voice speaking out for underserved communities and students in Clarksdale, the Delta, and Coahoma Community College. - Roundup - West girls blank Southeast (The Meridian Star)
posted on November 12, 2009 at 06:13:35 am
West Lauderdale scored three second-half goals in the regular season opener Tuesday at Northeast Park against Southeast Lauderdale to pull away for a 4-0 win. - Six college concert choirs to perform at Fall Harvest Fest (The Clarksdale Press Register)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 02:28:57 pm
CLARKSDALE – A 2009 Fall Harvest Festival featuring an extravaganza of six elite college concert choirs will be presented at Coahoma Community College at 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15 in the Pinnacle. - Head Start Parade takes advantage of sun and mild weather (The Clarksdale Press Register)
posted on November 6, 2009 at 02:46:32 pm
TROY CATCHINGS/The Clarksdale Press Register James Ransom leads the Coahoma Community College Band’s percussion section in their final routine before boarding the bus after participating in the Coahoma Opportunities, Inc. Head Start parade Monday. The event was rescheduled from last week. - Brooks showers high praise on Lady Tigers (Delta Democrat Times)
posted on November 5, 2009 at 12:17:09 am
for the delta democrat times CLARKSDALE — Lurking beneath the high praise Coach LaCole Brooks showers on her Lady Tiger basketball team for their competitiveness, hard work, quickness, and discipline are her occasional remarks that “they can be rascals.”
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