For the 2025 school year, there are 18 community colleges serving 86,933 students in Mississippi (17 public colleges and 1 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Mississippi is approximately $2,427 per year for in-state students and $4,463 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Concorde Career College-Southaven, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and Itawamba Community College.
Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 51%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Mississippi Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
Concorde Career College-Southaven
Private for-profit
7900 Airways Blvd, Ste 103
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
| 362 students
1001 Co-Lin Lane
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
| 3,407 students
3240 Friars Point Rd
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
| 2,534 students
15738 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
| 2,712 students
1512 Kemper Street
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
| 4,708 students
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
| 6,064 students
3825 Ridgewood Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 432-6518
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 432-6518
| 0 students
Hwy 3 and Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
| 2,710 students
51 Main Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(866) 735-1122
Perkinston, MS 39573
(866) 735-1122
| 11,032 students
101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-7751
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-7751
| 3,804 students
4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
| 9,463 students
1156 College Dr
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2000
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2000
| 2,299 students
Community Colleges in Mississippi (Closed)
School
Location
Students
ITT Technical Institute-Madison (Madison - 39110) (Closed 2024)
Private, for profit
382 Galleria Pkwy Ste 100
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-4500
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-4500
| 234 students
Overview
This State (MS)
Total Faculty
371 staff
Number of Programs Offered
7
Student Body
Total Enrollment
3,944 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
# Full-Time Students
2,538 students
# Part-Time Students
1,406 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,538 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,845 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
814 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
% Asian
1%
% Hispanic
3%
% Black
39%
% White
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
% Unknown races
5%
Diversity Score
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,463
Private State Tuition Fees
n/a
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,808
Acceptance Rate
100%
ACT Total Avg.
n/a
ACT Composite
21
ACT English
21
ACT Math
21
ACT Writing (Year 2013)
7
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Mississippi?
There are 18 community colleges serving 86,933 students in Mississippi.
How much do community colleges cost in Mississippi?
The average tuition for community colleges in Mississippi is approximately $2,427 per year for in-state students and $4,463 for out-of-state students.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Mississippi?
The top-ranked community colleges in Mississippi include Concorde Career College-Southaven, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and Itawamba Community College.
What is community college diversity score in Mississippi?
Community colleges in Mississippi have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Mississippi?
Community colleges in Mississippi have approximately 51% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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