Itawamba Community College
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Itawamba Community College is a two-year public supported community college dedicated to serving the educational needs of the citizens primarily of Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, and Pontotoc counties in Northeast Mississippi. Its main purpose is to provide comprehensive educational opportunities of the highest quality through academic, vocational-technical and personal enrichment programs in order to meet local needs at low cost to students....
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Itawamba 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 | 3,649 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 1,564 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 5,213 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 800 students | 233 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 93% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 58% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $2,660 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 37% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $442 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 55% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $711 | $1,147 |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 32% | 38% |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $3,023 | $3,143 |
School Notes:
- Itawamba Community College continues to enjoy outstanding growth in the areas of facilities and state-of-the-art technology on both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Modern buildings nestled on beautiful campuses provide a warm and inviting educational atmosphere. There are approximately 30 buildings on the Fulton campus and 14 buildings on the Tupelo campus, and construction is under way or planned for several more. All instructional centers are equipped with the latest technology to enable Itawamba Community College students to be competitive in the job market or to transfer easily to universities or colleges.
- Itawamba Community College is a recognized state and regional leader in using state-of-the-art technology to enhance delivery of programs and services. ICC constantly seeks innovative ways of making quality instruction more readily available to the residents of North Mississippi including: multi-media classrooms, Community College Network/distance learning, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Center, Skills Enhancement Center, Internet access, Automated Library system with on-line catalog; and Kiosk.
- Itawamba Community College has a rich tradition of athletic excellence. ICC has an outstanding athletic program that offers nine sanctioned collegiate sports including football, men's and women's basketball, soccer, women's fast pitch softball, baseball, men's and women's tennis and golf. ICC's athletic programs are among the top in Mississippi's Community Colleges. This success is related to the commitment of the college, the support of the community and an outstanding athletic department.
- Itawamba Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree, and career-technical certificates.
In the News:
- Lesbian Teen Fights for Prom (Jackson Free Press)
posted on March 17, 2010 at 06:10:03 pm
Constance McMillen unwraps a Super Sonic Burger from a bag full of tater tots at her kitchen table in Fulton. Her long, dark hair is curled, and her face is made up. She's wearing a new black T-shirt that reads "I § NY." - Education Notebook (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
posted on March 15, 2010 at 03:09:12 pm
- Denise Webb, an elementary school principal in the Corinth School District, was one of five individuals chosen to speak at an educational roundtable on March 3 with First Lady Michelle Obama. The roundtable discussed childhood obesity and the successful efforts across Mississippi to address it. - ICC football opens spring football; schedules tryout (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
posted on March 9, 2010 at 01:25:31 pm
Itawamba Community College’s football program, which will begin spring football today, will hold an open tryout for the 2010 season on Wednesday, March 24, for any unsigned players in the state of Mississippi. - Itawamba County asks - How are tax dollars spent? (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
posted on March 9, 2010 at 12:28:18 pm
FULTON – With money tight and the Itawamba County Board of Supervisors constantly mulling budget cuts, county residents may naturally have questions as to how taxpayer dollars are being spent. - JCJC netters get some revenge against ICC (Laurel Leader-Call)
posted on March 8, 2010 at 03:58:34 pm
FULTON – The Jones County Junior College men’s tennis team gained a little revenge here Saturday vs. Itawamba Community College. The Bobcats edged ICC, 5-4. On Feb. 23 in Ellisville, the Indians had beaten JCJC, 8-1. The Bobcat men are now 4-1 on the season.
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Note: Data has been gathered from several government and commercial data sources. School data reflects years 2002-04 statistics (most recent years available). Area and demographic data reflects year 2000 statistics. Public School Review does not ensure the timeliness or accuracy of the information on this site.
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