Coahoma Community College
Tel:
(662) 627-2571
- Coahoma offers a broad array of programs in the academic, vocational and technical areas, as well as many other opportunities to serve your educational and training needs. Since its inception in 1949, CCC boasts of a highly - qualified faculty that is committed to superior educational standards and dedicated service to our community.
School Highlights
Coahoma Community College serves 1,808 students (76% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Top Rankings
Coahoma Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Mississippi for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 235 teachers has grown by 52% over five years.
| Coahoma Community College | (MS) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 235 staff | 371 staff |
| School Calendar | Link to School Calendar | |
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Coahoma offers a broad array of programs in the academic, vocational and technical areas, as well as many other opportunities to serve your educational and training needs. Since its inception in 1949, CCC boasts of a highly - qualified faculty that is committed to superior educational standards and dedicated service to our community. Life on the Coahoma Community College campus offers students an excellent academic program, opportunities for personal growth, and lasting friendships. Intramural sports are held for both men and women. The Career Development Center is an extensive facility offering students, faculty, staff, and area residents information on a wide range of career-related subjects. Resources available include career references books, materials from professional organizations, job search, resume and interview information. In addition to materials on most careers, the center maintains current information on colleges and universities from throughout the United States including lists of majors, transfer requirements, sources of financial aid and scholarships. The Career Development Center provides career planning and job search assistance throughout the year; assistance is also available in the selection of a college major. Coahoma Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Coahoma Community College is Mississippi Delta Community College (3.8 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,516 students | 3.80 MiHwy 3 and Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322 3.802,516 - 1,541 students | 18.90 Mi1000 Campus Drive
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-6474 18.901,541 - 7,537 students | 40.90 Mi4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200 40.907,537 - 1,350 students | 55.40 Mi1700 Newcastle Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-4480 55.401,350 - 1,330 students | 64.50 Mi2000 W. Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722 64.501,330
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