Mississippi Community College Board

School Highlights

The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Mississippi Community College Board
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
371 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The Mississippi Community College Board diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
n/a
3,944 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
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2,538 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,406 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
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366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,538 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,845 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
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814 students
% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
n/a
39%
% White
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49%
% Two or more races
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3%
% Unknown races
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5%
Diversity Score
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0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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39%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
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91%
Median Debt for Graduates
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$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
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$4,808
Acceptance Rate
25%
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Kell Smith - Executive Director of the Mississippi Community College Board - 2003 -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Mississippi Community College Board?
The acceptance rate of Mississippi Community College Board is 25%, which is lower than the state average of 100%.
Who are famous alumni from Mississippi Community College Board?
Mississippi Community College Board famous alumni include: Kell Smith - Executive Director of the Mississippi Community College Board - 2003.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Acceptance Rate: 25%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Mississippi public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,427 per year for in-state students and $4,463 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.60, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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