- The mission of Hinds Community College, a public, comprehensive community college, is to offer pertinent and diverse educational programs and services for persons with various interests and abilities.
School Highlights
Hinds Community College serves 8,859 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 8,859 students
- In-state tuition: $2,500
- Out-state tuition: $5,100
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 69%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Hinds Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 465 teachers has declined by 62% over five years.
Hinds 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
Year Founded
1917
Total Faculty
465 staff
130 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
To provide a quality and affordable education.
Student Body
The student population of Hinds Community College has declined by 20% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Hinds Community College diversity score of 0.60 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has declined by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
8,859 students
3,770 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
5,197 students
2,386 students
# Part-Time Students
3,662 students
1,384 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
8,859 students
3,442 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,197 students
2,386 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,662 students
1,455 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,561 students
814 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
55%
39%
% White
31%
50%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,300
$30,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,500 is more than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 33% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,100 is more than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 32% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,500
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,100
$4,463
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
93%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,468
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,900
$4,808
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Hinds Community College is a comprehensive educational institution serving approximately 15,000 students each year. Hinds has provided quality educational programs that are convenient and affordable since 1917. Hinds Community College provides a quality, accessible, affordable education for all of its students and a wide variety of public service activities, cultural events, and recreational opportunities for its community. If you live in the five counties served by Hinds Community College - Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Rankin and Warren - you are within 30 miles of one of these six convenient locations. The Hinds Campus in Raymond, where the College's history began, added a state-of-the-art cafeteria to its facilities in 1993. Other features such as an 18-hole golf course, olympic-size swimming pool, and varsity athletic competition appeal to students enrolled in academic, career, and technical programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Hinds Community College cost?
Hinds Community College's tuition is approximately $2,500 for In-State students and $5,100 for Out-State students.
What is Hinds Community College's ranking?
Hinds Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Largest student body.
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