Holmes Community College
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%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 5,529 students
- In-state tuition: $2,288
- Out-state tuition: $4,868
- Student:teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 49%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 441 teachers has grown by 43% over five years.
Holmes Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
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 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 Enrollment
5,529 students
3,704 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
3,343 students
2,593 students
# Part-Time Students
2,186 students
1,111 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
504 students
302 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
3,343 students
2,593 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,186 students
1,239 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
564 students
791 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
43%
38%
% White
51%
53%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
7.53%
5.4%
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 $2,428. 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
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,868
$4,459
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,316
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,808
$4,808
Source: 2020 (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.
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