- Mississippi Delta Community College is a public community college serving the Mississippi Delta region with its main campus in Moorhead, Mississippi. It also offers courses at locations in Greenville, Greenwood, and Indianola. Its mascot is the Trojan warrior. It has an enrollment of 3,491 students.
School Highlights
Mississippi Delta Community College serves 2,710 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 2,710 students
- In-state tuition: $1,530
- Out-state tuition: $2,334
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mississippi Delta Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 277 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mississippi Delta Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
277 staff
371 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mississippi Delta Community College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Mississippi Delta Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,710 students
3,944 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,685 students
2,538 students
# Part-Time Students
1,025 students
1,406 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
271 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,685 students
2,538 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,025 students
1,845 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
487 students
814 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
62%
39%
% White
30%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
39%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,100
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,530 is less than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 51% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,334 is less than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 56% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,530
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,334
$4,463
Tuition Notes
Full-time Dorm Stude
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$4,808
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Football, Softball
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mississippi Delta Community College cost?
Mississippi Delta Community College's tuition is approximately $1,530 for In-State students and $2,334 for Out-State students.
What sports does Mississippi Delta Community College offer?
Mississippi Delta Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Football and Softball.
What is Mississippi Delta Community College's ranking?
Mississippi Delta Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.
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