For the 2023-24 school year, there are 16 community colleges serving 67,487 students in Mississippi (16 public colleges and 0 private colleges).
For Mississippi community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,428 per year for in-state students and $4,459 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Pearl River Community College, Itawamba Community College and Northeast Mississippi Community College.
Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 46% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(MS) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
2%
Black
37%
White
54%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
3%
Top Ranked Mississippi Community Colleges (2023-24)
College
Location
Students
1001 Co-Lin Lane
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
| 2,907 students
15738 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
| 2,388 students
101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-7751
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-7751
| 3,151 students
1156 College Dr
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2000
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2000
| 1,888 students
3240 Friars Point Rd
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
| 1,612 students
1512 Kemper Street
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
| 3,392 students
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
| 4,535 students
Hwy 3 and Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
| 2,096 students
51 Main Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(866) 735-1122
Perkinston, MS 39573
(866) 735-1122
| 8,677 students
4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
| 7,092 students
Community Colleges in Mississippi (Closed)
School
Location
Students
ITT Technical Institute-Madison (Madison - 39110) (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
382 Galleria Pkwy Ste 100
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-4500
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-4500
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Mississippi?
There are 16 community colleges serving 67,487 students in Mississippi.
How much do community colleges cost in Mississippi?
For Mississippi community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,428 per year for in-state students and $4,459 for out-of-state students.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Mississippi?
The best top ranked community colleges in Mississippi include Pearl River Community College, Itawamba Community College and Northeast Mississippi Community College.
What is community college diversity score in Mississippi?
Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Mississippi?
Mississippi community college are approximately 46% minority students (majority Black).
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