Holmes Community College

#1 Hill St
Goodman, MS 39079
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Tel: (662) 472-2312
www.holmescc.edu
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School Highlights

Holmes Community College serves 5,678 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 250 teachers has declined by 16% over five years.
Holmes Community College(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty250 staff143 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Holmes Community College has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Holmes Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment5,678 students3,494 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio23:122:1
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# Full-Time Students3,527 students2,374 students
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# Part-Time Students2,151 students1,120 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		564815
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
2%
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% Black
44%
39%
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% White
50%
52%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
1%
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Diversity Score0.560.58
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College Completion Rate
37%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,900$29,800
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,288 is less than the state average of $3,275. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,868 is less than the state average of $5,179. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,288$3,275
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,868$5,179
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$7,171$8,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,750$4,535
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Holmes Community College is Antonelli College-Jackson (45.9 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 5,678 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,288
  • Out-state tuition: $4,868
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 50%
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Did You Know?
For Mississippi public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,275 per year for in-state students and $5,179 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is East Central Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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