Mississippi Delta Community College

Hwy 3 and Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761
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Tel: (662) 246-6322
www.msdelta.edu
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School Highlights

Mississippi Delta Community College serves 2,373 students (73% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 48%.

Top Rankings

Mississippi Delta Community College ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in Mississippi for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 138 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mississippi Delta Community College(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High TraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty138 staff143 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Mississippi Delta Community College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 14:1 over five years.
The Mississippi Delta Community College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment2,373 students3,494 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio17:122:1
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# Full-Time Students1,731 students2,374 students
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# Part-Time Students642 students1,120 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		487815
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
2%
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% Black
64%
39%
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% White
31%
52%
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% Unknown races
2%
1%
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Diversity Score0.490.58
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College Completion Rate
36%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$27,100$29,800
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $1,530 is less than the state average of $3,275. The in-state tuition has declined by 40% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,334 is less than the state average of $5,179. The out-state tuition has declined by 45% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$1,530$3,275
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Out-State Tuition Fees$2,334$5,179
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Tuition NotesFull-time Dorm Stude
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid99%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates--
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Sports

Total Sports Offered6 sports
SportsBaseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Football, SoftballBaseball, Basketball,
Cheering, Dance,
Football, Softball,
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Mississippi Delta Community College is Coahoma Community College (3.8 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 2,373 students
  • In-state tuition: $1,530
  • Out-state tuition: $2,334
  • Student:teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Minority enrollment: 69%
Did You Know?
For Mississippi public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,275 per year for in-state students and $5,179 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is East Central Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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