Northwest Mississippi Community College

4975 Hwy 51 N, Senatobia, MS, 38668-1714 - View a map of this school Map

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The mission of Northwest Mississippi Community College is to provide the students of its eleven-county district and beyond with opportunities for obtaining affordable quality education to meet their diverse needs. The comprehensive community and technical college offers students educational experiences through traditional campus-based and distance learning opportunities. Northwest is committed to achieving the following goals: to promote excellence in educational programs; to maintain quality educational support services; to continue responsive administrative processes; to ensure efficient use of financial and physical resources; and to assure institutional effectiveness....

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School Overview:

  • Northwest Mississippi Community College
  • Community College Avg.
County Tate 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 4,603 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 1,702 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 6,305 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 1,063 students 229 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 82% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 51% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,327 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 25% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $641 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 26% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,593 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 17% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $2,314 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Northwest is the place to start your journey to achieving education and career goals. On two campuses, Senatobia and Southaven, Northwest offers the first two years of more than 50 courses of study for academic transfer to a four-year college or university. More than 40 career and technical programs conveniently located at one or more of five locations, prepare students for rewarding occupations.
  • Northwest has an enrollment of over 6,000 located on three campuses - Senatobia, DeSoto Center, and Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center. Providing convenient access for the citizens of the 11 counties in its district and the Memphis metropolitan area, Northwest Mississippi Community College has three campuses offering over 100 courses of study in academic, career, and technical divisions.
  • The 247-acre Senatobia campus, distinguished by its historic James P. McCormick Administration Building which has been designated a Mississippi landmark, is the hub of the college. Comprised of 43 buildings including housing facilities for approximately 900 students, the main campus is the site of cultural and extracurricular activities as well as athletic events for students and the community.
  • Northwest Mississippi 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 certificates in career education.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • Northwest building to bear Spears' name (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
    posted on November 18, 2009 at 04:39:00 am
    The new Early Childhood Education Technology building on the Senatobia campus of Northwest Mississippi Community College will soon bear the name of longtime Career and Technical faculty member Marilyn R. Spears. Action at the October meeting of the Northwest Board of Trustees named the building in Spears' honor. In further action at the Nov. 12 meeting, it was announced that the facility would ...
  • Bulletin Board: October 16, 2009 (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
    posted on November 16, 2009 at 04:35:13 am
    Holiday bazaarsSt. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 8245 Getwell Road in Southaven, is hosting a Fall Sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Products from Arbonne and Lia Sophia will be available, as well as various frozen casseroles, breads and cheese balls. Booth space is available for vendors. Call (662) 393-3100.The Heflin House Museum, 304 South Main Street in Sardis, will host its Christmas Bazaar ...
  • Bulletin board (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
    posted on November 15, 2009 at 05:04:12 am
    Holiday bazaarsSt. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 8245 Getwell Road in Southaven, is hosting a Fall Sale Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. Products from Arbonne and Lia Sophia will be available, as well as various frozen casseroles, breads and cheese balls. Booth space is available for vendors. Call (662) 393-3100.The Heflin House Museum, 304 S. Main in Sardis, will host its Christmas Bazaar Friday and ...
  • NWCC hosts reading forum (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
    posted on November 15, 2009 at 04:28:00 am
    The November session of Northwest Mississippi Community College's Reading Roundtable will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the R.C. Pugh Library on the Senatobia campus.Northwest Speech instructor Tracy McLaughlin will lead this month's discussion, which features the Michael Johnston novel "In the Deep Heart's Core."The purpose of the program is to provide a forum for senior adults to read and ...
  • DeSoto bulletin board for Nov. 13, 2009 (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
    posted on November 13, 2009 at 05:42:37 am
    Holiday bazaars Horn Lake United Methodist Church, 6890 E. Center, will have its annual Christmas bazaar Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts, bake sale, homemade soups and chili will be available. Call (662) 393-0062. Lewisburg United Methodist Church, 8797 Byhalia Road in Olive Branch, will host its annual Christmas Bazaar Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come for gumbo, vegetable soup and ...

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