Coahoma Community College

3240 Friars Point Rd
Clarksdale, MS 38614-0000

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 2,045 students (88% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 42%.
Coahoma Community College is the only community colleges within Coahoma County, MS.
The nearest community college is Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas (24.80 miles away).

The student population of 2,045 has declined by 31% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 23:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 0.08 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 100% over five years.

Total Enrollment	2,045 students	2,966 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	28:1	22:1

# Full-Time Students	1,792 students	2,344 students

# Part-Time Students	253 students	622 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	340	593

% Black	96%	36%

% White	3%	58%


Diversity ScoreThe chance that two students selected at random would be members of a different ethnic group. Scored from 0 to 1, a diversity score closer to 1 indicates a more diverse student body.	0.08	0.53

College Completion Rate	21%	27%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$23,200	$30,000

The public in-state tuition of $2,240 is less than the state average of $3,781. The in-state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,240 is less than the state average of $5,574. The out-state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,240	$3,781

Out-State Tuition Fees	$3,240	$5,574

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	97%	91%

Median Debt for Graduates	-	$7,500
Median Debt for Dropouts	-	$4,500

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.