Holmes Community College

#1 Hill St
Goodman, MS 39079
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Tel: (662)472-2312
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School Highlights
  • Holmes Community College serves 5,798 students (67% 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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 42%.
  • Holmes Community College is the only community colleges within Holmes County, MS.
  • The nearest community college to Holmes Community College is Mississippi Delta Community College (47.5 miles away).

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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 stayed the same over five years.
  • The Holmes Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment5,798 students2,966 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio23:122:1
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# Full-Time Students3,864 students2,344 students
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# Part-Time Students1,934 students622 students
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This chart display the Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Holmes Community College.This chart display community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of MS.
Total Dormitory Capacity		562593
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
1%
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% Black
38%
36%
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% White
58%
58%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
1%
2%
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Diversity Score0.520.53
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College Completion Rate
23%
27%
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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 $3,781. The in-state tuition has grown by 7% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $4,868 is less than the state average of $5,574. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,288$3,781
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Out-State Tuition Fees$4,868$5,574
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid91%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$5,515$7,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$3,244$4,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Mississippi Delta Community College
    Public
    2,705 students | 47.50 MiHwy 3 and Cherry St
    Moorhead,  MS  38761
    (662)246-6322     47.502,705
  • Virginia College-Jackson
    Public
    395 students | 54.90 Mi5841 Ridgewood Rd
    Jackson,  MS  39211
    (601)977-0960     54.90395
  • Hinds Community College
    Public
    11,839 students | 57.40 Mi505 East Main Street
    Raymond,  MS  39154
    (601)857-5261     57.4011,839
  • East Central Community College
    Public
    2,544 students | 59.30 Mi15738 Highway 15
    Decatur,  MS  39327
    (601)635-2111     59.302,544
  • Meridian Community College
    Public
    3,390 students | 80.30 Mi910 Hwy 19 N
    Meridian,  MS  39307
    (601)483-8241     80.303,390
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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 5,798 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,288
  • Out-state tuition: $4,868
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 42%
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For Mississippi public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,781 per year for in-state students and $5,574 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.

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