School Highlights
Holmes Community College serves 4,890 students (61% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 98%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,890 students
- In-state tuition: $2,288
- Out-state tuition: $4,868
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Holmes Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
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 declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 13:1 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 Enrollment
4,890 students
3,127 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
2,990 students
2,090 students
# Part-Time Students
1,900 students
1,037 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
472 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,990 students
2,090 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,900 students
1,187 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
564 students
814 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
43%
39%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
2%
3%
% White
1%
2%
% Hawaiian
50%
52%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3913%
0.3913%
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
91%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,316
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,808
$4,808
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (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.
What is Holmes Community College's ranking?
Holmes Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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