Copiah-Lincoln Community College

1001 Co-Lin Lane
Wesson, MS 39191
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • The mission of the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Career and Technical Education Division is to prepare students for the workforce by teaching technical skills and employability skills. To ensure a successful transition from school to work, students should view the classroom as the workplace.

School Highlights

Copiah-Lincoln Community College serves 2,907 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,907 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,455
  • Out-state tuition: $4,455
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 46%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Copiah-Lincoln Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 323 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Copiah-Lincoln 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
323 staff
371 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Copiah-Lincoln Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Copiah-Lincoln Community College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,907 students
3,392 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,925 students
2,299 students
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# Part-Time Students
982 students
1,093 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
197 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,925 students
2,299 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
982 students
1,139 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,034 students
814 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
n/a
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
2%
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% Black
40%
37%
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% White
54%
53%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
3%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
51%
38%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$30,000
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,455 is more than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,455 is less than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,455
$2,427
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,455
$4,463
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$7,500
$8,448
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,175
$4,808
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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Co-Lin has a rich tradition of providing top-quality instruction at an affordable cost. Our faculty are outstanding in their teaching fields and have a genuine concern for their students. Our college district is composed of seven counties with an aggregate population of approximately 150,000 people. We have campuses at Wesson and Natchez and a Center located in Simpson County. Our academic instructional program provides a foundation for transfer to a senior institution in most any major. Information regarding our career and technical programs may be found by choosing the link for that area. These programs all enjoy a high level of success in placement rates for students who complete their training. Co-Lin accepts the challenge of providing its students and the citizens of its district the best educational opportunities. We have embraced the use of technology to enhance college instructional programs and to provide easier access to our services. The academic program at the Wesson campus is organized into eight different areas. These include the divisions of Associate Degree Nursing; Business; Humanities; Fine Arts; Social Science; Science; Health and Physical Education; and Math and Computer Science.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Copiah-Lincoln Community College cost?
Copiah-Lincoln Community College's tuition is approximately $2,455 for In-State students and $4,455 for Out-State students.
What is Copiah-Lincoln Community College's ranking?
Copiah-Lincoln Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 2,907 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,455
  • Out-state tuition: $4,455
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 46%
  • 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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