For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
College
Location
Quick Facts
Concorde Career College-Southaven
Private for-profit
7900 Airways Blvd, Ste 103
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
Enrollment: 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 99%
1001 Co-Lin Lane
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
Enrollment: 3,407 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $2,455 Out-state tuition: $4,455 Minority enrollment: 48%
602 W Hill Street
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-8000
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-8000
Enrollment: 6,466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $2,420 Out-state tuition: $4,620 Minority enrollment: 36%
12251 Bernard Pkwy
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 896-9727
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 896-9727
Enrollment: 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
3240 Friars Point Rd
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
Enrollment: 2,534 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $2,240 Out-state tuition: $3,240 Minority enrollment: 95%
15738 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
Enrollment: 2,712 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $2,170 Out-state tuition: $4,270 Minority enrollment: 49%
1512 Kemper Street
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
Enrollment: 4,708 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $2,600 Out-state tuition: $4,800 Minority enrollment: 55%
Hinds Community College
Public
608 Hinds Boulevard
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5261
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5261
Enrollment: 12,808 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 In-state tuition: $2,500 Out-state tuition: $5,100 Minority enrollment: 70%
Holmes Community College
Public
#1 Hill St
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 472-2312
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 472-2312
Enrollment: 6,903 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $2,288 Out-state tuition: $4,868 Minority enrollment: 51%
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
Enrollment: 6,064 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 80% In-state tuition: $2,722 Out-state tuition: $4,722 Minority enrollment: 39%
910 Hwy 19 N
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 483-8241
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 483-8241
Enrollment: 3,665 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 In-state tuition: $2,430 Out-state tuition: $3,830 Minority enrollment: 58%
3825 Ridgewood Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 432-6518
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 432-6518
Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 25%
Hwy 3 and Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
Enrollment: 2,710 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 In-state tuition: $1,530 Out-state tuition: $2,334 Minority enrollment: 70%
51 Main Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(866) 735-1122
Perkinston, MS 39573
(866) 735-1122
Enrollment: 11,032 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $2,732 Out-state tuition: $4,578 Minority enrollment: 47%
101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-7751
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-7751
Enrollment: 3,804 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $2,300 Out-state tuition: $4,600 Minority enrollment: 27%
4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
Enrollment: 9,463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $2,550 Out-state tuition: $4,950 Minority enrollment: 45%
101 Hwy 11 N
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 403-1000
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 403-1000
Enrollment: 7,458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $2,855 Out-state tuition: $5,253 Minority enrollment: 39%
1156 College Dr
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2000
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2000
Enrollment: 2,299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $2,620 Out-state tuition: $5,320 Minority enrollment: 54%
Community Colleges in Mississippi (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Enrollment: 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 97% Private-state tuition: $18,048 Minority enrollment: 76%
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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