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 5,529 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 441 teachers has grown by 43% 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 Faculty441 staff371 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 13:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Holmes Community College diversity score of 0.55 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment5,529 students3,704 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio13:110:1
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# Full-Time Students3,343 students2,593 students
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# Part-Time Students2,186 students1,111 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		564 students791 students
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
3%
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% Black
43%
38%
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% White
51%
53%
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
3%
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Diversity Score0.550.57
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College Completion Rate
35%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,900$30,000
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,288 is less than the state average of $2,428. The in-state tuition has declined by 16% 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 declined by 8% 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 Aid89%92%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,500$8,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$4,750$4,750
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Source: 2020 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Holmes Community College is Hinds Community College (57.4 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 5,529 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,288
  • Out-state tuition: $4,868
  • Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 49%
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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. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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