Holmes Community College

#1 Hill St
Goodman, MS 39079
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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%.

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Holmes Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Mississippi for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 250 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Holmes Community College(MS) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty250 staff138 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Holmes Community College has stayed relatively flat 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 grown by 7% 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 students2,360 students
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# Part-Time Students2,151 students1,007 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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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $2,288 is less than the state average of $2,428. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,868 is more than the state average of $4,459. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,288$2,428
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,868$4,459
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%94%
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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 (2021)
  • 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 $2,428 per year for in-state students and $4,459 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,980 per year. 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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