Southwest Mississippi Community College
School Notes Overview:
Southwest Mississippi Community College provides academic, career, and continuing education, meeting the diverse needs of the population at a reasonable cost. SMCC provides community services and promotes economic development through consultative and workforce training. ...
School Overview:
- Community College Avg.
| County | Pike 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 | 1,638 students | 1,020 students |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 345 students | 1,443 students |
| Total Enrollment | 1,983 students | 2,213 students |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 416 students | 233 students |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 87% | 78% |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 62% | 46% |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,868 | $2,845 |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 20% | 29% |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $447 | $1,275 |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 42% | 12% |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $2,132 | $1,147 |
School Notes:
- Southwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year college that offers the freshman and sophomore level academic transfer courses, and vocational-technical programs.
- In 1908, the Mississippi legislature enacted legislation allowing counties to establish agricultural high schools. On April 7, 1916, the Pike County School Board voted to establish such a high school. The ideal spot for the new agricultural high school was Godbold's Mineral Wells, located in a picturesque setting just northeast of Summit. Godbold's Mineral Wells, a state and national resort noted for its mineral waters, had outlived its glory years, yet it proved to be the perfect location for an educational facility. On September 3, 1918, Superintendent James Murray Kenna, six faculty members, and approximately forty students began the Pike County Agricultural High School - an institution destined to become Southwest Mississippi Community College. The original campus consisted of classroom buildings, dormitories, and a comprehensive farm, including dairy, beef, and row-crop operations.
- Still located on its original site, Southwest continues to grow and develop. The campus, located on a sixty-acre plot, includes twenty-eight buildings, a football stadium, and a baseball field. The buildings are situated around a central lake with walks, bridges, and paths connecting the buildings. The remainder of the approximately 855 acres is now a tree farm.
- Southwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree.
- Profile last updated: 03/31/2009.
In the News:
- Pike Miss Hospitality entrants lacking (McComb Enterprise-Journal)
posted on March 16, 2010 at 07:28:48 pm
Unless activity picks up within the next few days, Pike County’s Miss Hospitality Pageant in April could be a short one. - Azalea Festival approaching (McComb Enterprise-Journal)
posted on March 12, 2010 at 06:51:21 pm
The 2010 Pike County Azalea Festival, featuring the 52nd McComb Garden Club Lighted Azalea Trail, begins this month. - Starrett, Covington crowned 2010 Azalea Ball king, queen (McComb Enterprise-Journal)
posted on March 1, 2010 at 12:43:58 am
Keith Starrett and Lissa Covington were crowned the McComb Junior Auxiliary’s king and queen at the 2010 JA Azalea Ball Saturday night at the McComb National Guard armory. - Workforce center receives federal grant (Mississippi Business Journal)
posted on February 22, 2010 at 02:14:15 am
SUMMIT — Sen. Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) and Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) announced the award of a $4.8-million federal grant to support the rebuilding and expansion of the Regional Workforce Training Center at Southwest Mississippi Community College (SMCC) in Summit. - Portfolio (The Clarion-Ledger)
posted on February 20, 2010 at 09:05:14 am
Southwest Mississippi Community College has been awarded $4.8 million to rebuild and expand a regional work force training center at its Summit campus.
School Map:
Get: driving directions
Weather: 10-day forecast
or monthly climate averages.
Tip: Zoom in/out using the slider below. View aerial photos using the Satellite or Hybrid buttons.
Private College
Public College
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.
More Options:
- Request Info:
Get info / application from Southwest Mississippi Community College
- View website:
Visit school website
- Tools: Search schools by zip, Compare schools side-by-side
- Return to: Mississippi community colleges, Home
- Most Recent
- Transferring to For-Profit Colleges
- Polysomnography Courses
- Banning Sex Offenders on Campus
- Attending School with Your Parents
- California's Falling Enrollment Rates
- Most Popular
- H.S. Diploma vs. GED
- High Paying Careers Not Requiring Bachelors
- Free Tuition for Unemployed Students
- Earn a GED and College Degree
- Online Courses
- About College
- Why Community College?
- Choosing a College
- Choosing a College Campus
- School Accreditation
- Top 7 Myths
- Outperforming Typical Colleges
- Online Courses
- Continuing Education
- Careers After College
- Scientist & Engineering Careers
- Recession-Proof Careers
- Licensing & Certification
- Recession-Proof Healthcare Careers
- High Paying Careers Not Requiring Bachelors
- Obtaining Bachelor's Degree
- View more articles
- Affording College
- Affording College
- Save $80K on Tuition
- Understanding Grants
- Community College Loans
- Stafford Loans
- Direct Loans
- Savings-Matching Programs for Tuition
- Scholarships
- Financial Aid Eligibility
- Tuition-Back Guarantee
- Cheap Textbooks
- Financial Help for Single Parents
- President Obama's Financial Aid Proposals
- Work Study Programs
- Veterans in Community Colleges
- View more articles
- Attending College
- Using Your iPod for Better Grades
- Your First Semester
- Community College Enrollment Exams
- Community College Honors Programs
- High School Sophomores in College
- Transferring
- Guaranteed Admissions to Universities
- Transferring Credits
- Culprits of the Low Transfer Rate
- Transferring to For-Profit Colleges
- Reverse Transfer Process
- Getting Off of Waiting Lists
- Midnight Classes
- Campus Changes from Increased Enrollment
- Rejected from Community College
- View more articles
- Courses in College
- Community College Math Courses
- Remedial Coursework
- Graduate Early through Course Testing
- Honors Courses
- Economically-Driven Curriculum Changes
- Apprenticeship Program
- Teacher Certification
- Autism Teaching Certificate
- Polysomnography Courses
- Electronic Health Records Programs
- Nursing Programs
- Smart Grid Degrees and Programs
- Sustainable Energy Training Programs
- Wind Energy Career Programs
- Nano-Technology Courses
- View more articles


