Mississippi community colleges have an average diversity score of 0.59 (2026-27).
The most diverse college is Blue Cliff College-Gulfport, with a diversity score of 0.67.
Diversity Score Range: 0.15
0.67
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.53
Diversity Score Trends (2007-2025)
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Diversity in Mississippi Community Colleges (2026-27)
College
Diversity Score
Location
Rank: #11.
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.67
12251 Bernard Pkwy
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 896-9727
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 896-9727
Rank: #22.
Diversity Score: 0.65
51 Main Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(866) 735-1122
Perkinston, MS 39573
(866) 735-1122
Rank: #33.
Diversity Score: 0.64
15738 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
Rank: #44.
Hinds Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.60
608 Hinds Boulevard
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5261
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5261
Rank: #55.
Diversity Score: 0.59
1512 Kemper Street
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Meridian Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.58
910 Hwy 19 N
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 483-8241
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 483-8241
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Diversity Score: 0.58
4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Diversity Score: 0.56
1001 Co-Lin Lane
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Diversity Score: 0.56
1156 College Dr
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2000
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2000
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Holmes Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.56
#1 Hill St
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 472-2312
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 472-2312
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Jones County Junior College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.52
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Diversity Score: 0.52
101 Hwy 11 N
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 403-1000
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 403-1000
Rank: #1313.
Itawamba Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.51
602 W Hill Street
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-8000
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-8000
Rank: #1414.
Diversity Score: 0.49
Hwy 3 and Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
Rank: #1515.
Diversity Score: 0.40
101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-7751
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-7751
Rank: #1616.
Concorde Career College-Southaven
Private for-profit
Diversity Score: 0.37
7900 Airways Blvd, Suite103
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
Rank: #1717.
Coahoma Community College
Public
Diversity Score: 0.15
3240 Friars Point Rd
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mississippi average community college diversity score?
The Mississippi average community college diversity score is 0.59 for 2026-27.
What are the most diverse community college in Mississippi?
The most diverse community college in Mississippi include Blue Cliff College-Gulfport, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and East Central Community College.
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