Itawamba Community College
- Itawamba Community College is a two-year public supported community college dedicated to serving the educational needs of the citizens primarily of Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, and Pontotoc counties in Northeast Mississippi. Its main purpose is to provide comprehensive educational opportunities of the highest quality through academic, vocational-technical and personal enrichment programs in order to meet local needs at low cost to students.
School Highlights
Itawamba Community College serves 4,768 students (67% 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 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 4,768 students
- In-state tuition: $2,420
- Out-state tuition: $4,620
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 30%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Itawamba Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 440 teachers has grown by 10% over five years.
Itawamba Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
440 staff
371 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Itawamba Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five years.
The Itawamba Community College diversity score of 0.45 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,768 students
3,704 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
3,172 students
2,593 students
# Part-Time Students
1,596 students
1,111 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,000 students
791 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
24%
38%
% White
70%
53%
% Two or more races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.57
College Completion Rate
47%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,000
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,420 is less than the state average of $2,428. The in-state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,620 is more than the state average of $4,459. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,420
$2,428
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,620
$4,459
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
92%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
21
ACT Math
n/a
21
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Itawamba Community College continues to enjoy outstanding growth in the areas of facilities and state-of-the-art technology on both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Modern buildings nestled on beautiful campuses provide a warm and inviting educational atmosphere. There are approximately 30 buildings on the Fulton campus and 14 buildings on the Tupelo campus, and construction is under way or planned for several more. All instructional centers are equipped with the latest technology to enable Itawamba Community College students to be competitive in the job market or to transfer easily to universities or colleges. Itawamba Community College is a recognized state and regional leader in using state-of-the-art technology to enhance delivery of programs and services. ICC constantly seeks innovative ways of making quality instruction more readily available to the residents of North Mississippi including: multi-media classrooms, Community College Network/distance learning, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Center, Skills Enhancement Center, Internet access, Automated Library system with on-line catalog; and Kiosk. Itawamba Community College has a rich tradition of athletic excellence. ICC has an outstanding athletic program that offers nine sanctioned collegiate sports including football, men's and women's basketball, soccer, women's fast pitch softball, baseball, men's and women's tennis and golf. ICC's athletic programs are among the top in Mississippi's Community Colleges. This success is related to the commitment of the college, the support of the community and an outstanding athletic department. Itawamba Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree, and career-technical certificates.
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