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Mississippi Delta Community College

Hwy 3 and Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761

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School Highlights

Mississippi Delta Community College serves 2,096 students (69% of students are full-time).

The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 2,096 students
In-state tuition: $1,530
Out-state tuition: $2,334
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 67%
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Mississippi Delta Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

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

Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

277 staff

371 staff

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Mississippi Delta Community College has declined by 16% over five years.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.

The Mississippi Delta Community College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.

Total Enrollment

2,096 students

3,392 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

10:1

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# Full-Time Students

1,448 students

2,299 students

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# Part-Time Students

648 students

1,093 students

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

238 students

295 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

1,448 students

2,299 students

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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

648 students

1,139 students

Total Dormitory Capacity

487 students

814 students

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% American Indian/Alaskan

n/a

% Asian

n/a

% Hispanic

% Black

61%

37%

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% White

33%

53%

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% Two or more races

n/a

% Unknown races

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0.52

0.58

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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)

34%

38%

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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$27,100

$30,000

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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 49% 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 49% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees

$1,530

$2,427

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Out-State Tuition Fees

$2,334

$4,463

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Tuition Notes

Full-time Dorm Stude

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

94%

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Median Debt for Graduates

n/a

$8,448

Median Debt for Dropouts

n/a

$4,808

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Football, Softball

Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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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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Quick Stats (2024)

Enrollment: 2,096 students
In-state tuition: $1,530
Out-state tuition: $2,334
Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
Minority enrollment: 67%
Source: Verified school update

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 of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is Hinds Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.