Best Mississippi Community Colleges (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 community colleges serving 67,487 students in Mississippi (16 public colleges and 0 private colleges).
For Mississippi community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,427 per year for in-state students and $4,463 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Northeast Mississippi Community College, Pearl River Community College and East Central Community College.
Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 47% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(MS) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
2%
Black
37%
White
53%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
4%
MS All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Mississippi Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport
Public
12251 Bernard Pkwy
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 896-9727
| 303 students
1001 Co-Lin Lane
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
| 2,907 students
East Central Community College
Public
15738 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
| 2,388 students
Itawamba Community College
Public
602 W Hill Street
Fulton, MS 38843
(601) 862-8000
| 4,696 students
101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-7751
| 3,151 students
Pearl River Community College
Public
101 Hwy 11 N
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 403-1000
| 5,157 students
1156 College Dr
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2000
| 1,888 students
Coahoma Community College
Public
3240 Friars Point Rd
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
| 1,612 students
1512 Kemper Street
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
| 3,392 students
Hinds Community College
Public
608 Hinds Boulevard
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5261
| 11,181 students
Holmes Community College
Public
#1 Hill St
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 472-2312
| 5,409 students
Jones County Junior College
Public
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
| 4,535 students
Meridian Community College
Public
910 Hwy 19 N
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 483-8241
| 3,003 students
Hwy 3 and Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
| 2,096 students
51 Main Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(866) 735-1122
| 8,677 students
4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
| 7,092 students
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Community Colleges in Mississippi (Closed)

School
Location
Students
382 Galleria Pkwy Ste 100
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-4500
| 234 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Mississippi?
There are 16 community colleges serving 67,487 students in Mississippi.
How much do community colleges cost in Mississippi?
For Mississippi community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,427 per year for in-state students and $4,463 for out-of-state students.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Mississippi?
The best top ranked community colleges in Mississippi include Northeast Mississippi Community College, Pearl River Community College and East Central Community College.
What is community college diversity score in Mississippi?
Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Mississippi?
Mississippi community college are approximately 47% minority students (majority Black).

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