- 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 2,932 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,932 students
- In-state tuition: $2,455
- Out-state tuition: $4,455
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- 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
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 112 teachers has declined by 65% over five years.
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
112 staff
130 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
The Place to Be!
Student Body
The student population of Copiah-Lincoln Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Copiah-Lincoln Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,932 students
3,770 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
1,820 students
2,386 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,112 students
1,384 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,932 students
3,442 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,820 students
2,386 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,112 students
1,455 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,034 students
814 students
Showing 2008–2021. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
42%
39%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
51%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.59
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
46%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,700
$30,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,455 is more than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,455 is less than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 17% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,455
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,455
$4,463
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
93%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,500
$8,448
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,175
$4,808
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Copiah-Lincoln Community College cost?
Copiah-Lincoln Community College's tuition is approximately $2,455 for In-State students and $4,455 for Out-State students.
What is Copiah-Lincoln Community College's ranking?
Copiah-Lincoln Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Highest completion rates.
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