Best Mississippi Community Colleges (2025)

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
| 362 students
1001 Co-Lin Lane
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
| 3,407 students
Itawamba Community College
Public
602 W Hill Street
Fulton, MS 38843
(662) 862-8000
| 6,466 students
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport
Public
12251 Bernard Pkwy
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 896-9727
| 538 students
Coahoma Community College
Public
3240 Friars Point Rd
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
| 2,534 students
East Central Community College
Public
15738 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
| 2,712 students
1512 Kemper Street
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
| 4,708 students
Hinds Community College
Public
608 Hinds Boulevard
Raymond, MS 39154
(601) 857-5261
| 12,808 students
Holmes Community College
Public
#1 Hill St
Goodman, MS 39079
(662) 472-2312
| 6,903 students
Jones County Junior College
Public
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
| 6,064 students
Meridian Community College
Public
910 Hwy 19 N
Meridian, MS 39307
(601) 483-8241
| 3,665 students
3825 Ridgewood Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 432-6518
| 0 students
Hwy 3 and Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
| 2,710 students
51 Main Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(866) 735-1122
| 11,032 students
101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-7751
| 3,804 students
4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
| 9,463 students
Pearl River Community College
Public
101 Hwy 11 N
Poplarville, MS 39470
(601) 403-1000
| 7,458 students
1156 College Dr
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2000
| 2,299 students
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Community Colleges in Mississippi (Closed)

School
Location
Students
382 Galleria Pkwy Ste 100
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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