School Highlights
Holmes Community College serves 5,409 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than 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 (2024)
- Enrollment: 5,409 students
- In-state tuition: $2,288
- Out-state tuition: $4,868
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 47%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 441 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Holmes Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates 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
441 staff
371 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Holmes Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five years.
The Holmes Community College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,409 students
3,392 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
3,304 students
2,299 students
# Part-Time Students
2,105 students
1,093 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
472 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,304 students
2,299 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,105 students
1,139 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
564 students
814 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
41%
37%
% White
53%
53%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
41%
38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,288 is less than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,868 is more than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,288
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,868
$4,463
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,316
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,808
$4,808
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Holmes Community College cost?
Holmes Community College's tuition is approximately $2,288 for In-State students and $4,868 for Out-State students.
What schools are Holmes Community College often compared to?
Holmes Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Hinds Community College by visitors of our site.
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