Copiah-Lincoln Community College
- The mission of the Copiah-Lincoln Community College Career and Technical Education Division is to prepare students for the workforce by teaching technical skills and employability skills. To ensure a successful transition from school to work, students should view the classroom as the workplace.
School Highlights
Copiah-Lincoln Community College serves 3,113 students (66% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is same as the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,113 students
- In-state tuition: $2,455
- Out-state tuition: $4,455
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Copiah-Lincoln Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 323 teachers has grown by 29% over five years.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-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
323 staff
371 staff
Student Body
The student population of Copiah-Lincoln Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Copiah-Lincoln Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,113 students
3,704 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
2,068 students
2,593 students
# Part-Time Students
1,045 students
1,111 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
635 students
791 students
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
3%
% Black
40%
38%
% White
53%
53%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.57
College Completion Rate
45%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,455 is more than the state average of $2,428. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,455 is less than the state average of $4,459. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,455
$2,428
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,455
$4,459
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$5,283
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,750
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Co-Lin has a rich tradition of providing top-quality instruction at an affordable cost. Our faculty are outstanding in their teaching fields and have a genuine concern for their students. Our college district is composed of seven counties with an aggregate population of approximately 150,000 people. We have campuses at Wesson and Natchez and a Center located in Simpson County. Our academic instructional program provides a foundation for transfer to a senior institution in most any major. Information regarding our career and technical programs may be found by choosing the link for that area. These programs all enjoy a high level of success in placement rates for students who complete their training. Co-Lin accepts the challenge of providing its students and the citizens of its district the best educational opportunities. We have embraced the use of technology to enhance college instructional programs and to provide easier access to our services. The academic program at the Wesson campus is organized into eight different areas. These include the divisions of Associate Degree Nursing; Business; Humanities; Fine Arts; Social Science; Science; Health and Physical Education; and Math and Computer Science.
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