Copiah-lincoln Community College
School Notes Overview:
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 Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Copiah 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 | 1,937 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 425 students | 1,444 students |
| Total Enrollment | 2,362 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 605 students | 229 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 53% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 35% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,117 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 28% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $529 | $1,273 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 28% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $1,801 | $1,146 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 8% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,166 | $3,129 |
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.
- Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.
In the News:
- Ceara’s Season (Jackson Free Press)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 09:40:32 pm
Ceara Sturgis' home in Wesson, Miss., is filled with cookie jars. Ancient, smiling caricatures of 1950s-era "Campbell's Kids" join recent additions featuring the likeness of the M&M characters. - Three Co-Lin players receive NJCAA All-Region honors (The Daily Leader)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 09:59:46 pm
WESSON - Three members of the Copiah-Lincoln Community College football team have been selected to the 2009 National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-Region XXIII Team. - Schools, groups lining up events for Veterans Day (The Daily Leader)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 09:56:17 pm
Businesses and banks across the area are closing in observance of Veterans Day Wednesday, but local schools will remain open and honor the nation's warriors with morning and midday programs of their own. - 6th Arrest Made In Co-Lin Rape (WAPT Jackson)
posted on November 9, 2009 at 05:38:01 pm
A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a Copiah-Lincoln Community College student, campus officials say. - Another arrest in college gang rape (WLBT 3 Jackson)
posted on November 7, 2009 at 02:45:11 am
WESSON, MS (WLBT) - Another arrest in the gang rape of a female student at Copiah Lincoln Community College. A student was taken into custody at 9:30 Friday morning.
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