For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 community colleges serving 67,826 students in Mississippi (16 public colleges and 2 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 Mississippi include Concorde Career College-Southaven, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and Itawamba Community College.
Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 50%, with the majority being Black and the student-teacher ratio is 25:1.
Top-Ranked Mississippi Community Colleges (2026-27)
College
Location
Quick Facts
Concorde Career College-Southaven
Private for-profit
7900 Airways Blvd, Suite103
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
Enrollment: 115 students Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 92%
1001 Co-Lin Lane
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
Enrollment: 2,932 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $2,455 Out-state tuition: $4,455 Minority enrollment: 49%
Itawamba Community College
Public
602 W Hill Street
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-8000
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-8000
Enrollment: 5,139 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $2,420 Out-state tuition: $4,620 Minority enrollment: 36%
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport
Private for-profit
12251 Bernard Pkwy
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 896-9727
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 896-9727
Enrollment: 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Coahoma Community College
Public
3240 Friars Point Rd
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
Enrollment: 1,633 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 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: 2,785 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Acceptance rate: 75% In-state tuition: $2,170 Out-state tuition: $4,270 Minority enrollment: 52%
1512 Kemper Street
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
Enrollment: 3,841 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 In-state tuition: $2,600 Out-state tuition: $4,800 Minority enrollment: 56%
Hinds Community College
Public
608 Hinds Boulevard
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5261
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5261
Enrollment: 8,859 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $2,500 Out-state tuition: $5,100 Minority enrollment: 69%
Holmes Community College
Public
#1 Hill St
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 472-2312
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 472-2312
Enrollment: 5,039 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $2,288 Out-state tuition: $4,868 Minority enrollment: 53%
Jones County Junior College
Public
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
Enrollment: 4,753 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Acceptance rate: 80% In-state tuition: $2,722 Out-state tuition: $4,722 Minority enrollment: 39%
Meridian Community College
Public
910 Hwy 19 N
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 483-8241
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 483-8241
Enrollment: 2,780 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $2,430 Out-state tuition: $3,830 Minority enrollment: 57%
Hwy 3 and Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
Enrollment: 1,978 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 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: 8,694 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 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: 3,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 In-state tuition: $2,300 Out-state tuition: $4,600 Minority enrollment: 25%
4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
Enrollment: 7,867 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 In-state tuition: $2,550 Out-state tuition: $4,950 Minority enrollment: 46%
101 Hwy 11 N
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 403-1000
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 403-1000
Enrollment: 6,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 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: 1,758 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 In-state tuition: $2,620 Out-state tuition: $5,320 Minority enrollment: 53%
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%
920 Cedar Lake Rd-Ste C
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 546-9100
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 546-9100
Enrollment: 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 In-state tuition: $13,932 Out-state tuition: $13,932 Minority enrollment: 98%
5841 Ridgewood Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 977-0960
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 977-0960
Enrollment: 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 In-state tuition: $13,932 Out-state tuition: $13,932
Overview
This State (MS)
Total Faculty
130 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
Student Body
Total Enrollment
3,770 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
# Full-Time Students
2,386 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,384 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
3,442 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,386 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,455 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
814 students
Showing 2008–2021. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
% Asian
1%
% Hispanic
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
39%
% White
50%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
Diversity Score
0.59
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38.84%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
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
93%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,448
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,808
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
80%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Mississippi?
There are 18 community colleges serving 67,826 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 the community college diversity score in Mississippi?
Community colleges in Mississippi have a diversity score of 0.59, which is lower than the national average of 0.74 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community colleges in Mississippi?
Community colleges in Mississippi have approximately 50% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black.
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