- Holmes Community College is a public community college with its main campus in Goodman, Mississippi. It also has campuses in Grenada and Ridgeland, and satellite campuses in Attala, Webster, and Yazoo counties.
School Highlights
Holmes Community College serves 5,039 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 5,039 students
- In-state tuition: $2,288
- Out-state tuition: $4,868
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 195 teachers has declined by 55% over five years.
Holmes Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
195 staff
130 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Holmes Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Holmes Community College diversity score of 0.56 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,039 students
3,770 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
3,129 students
2,386 students
# Part-Time Students
1,910 students
1,384 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
419 students
306 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,129 students
2,386 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,910 students
1,455 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
564 students
814 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
47%
39%
% White
47%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,288 is less than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 34% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,868 is more than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 21% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,288
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,868
$4,463
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,316
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,808
$4,808
Acceptance Rate
n/a
77%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Taylor Adcock - Doctor of Pharmacy -
- Loftin Price - Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering in May 2021 -
- Taylor Bishop - Engineer in the power generation industry -
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holmes Community College cost?
Holmes Community College's tuition is approximately $2,288 for In-State students and $4,868 for Out-State students.
What schools are Holmes Community College often compared to?
Holmes Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Hinds Community College by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Holmes Community College?
Holmes Community College famous alumni include: Taylor Adcock - Doctor of Pharmacy, Loftin Price - Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering in May 2021 and Taylor Bishop - Engineer in the power generation industry.
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