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 (2023-24)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 277 teachers has grown by 100% over five years.
Mississippi Delta Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
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 declined by 9% 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

Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1

# Full-Time Students
1,448 students
2,299 students

# Part-Time Students
648 students
1,093 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
238 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,448 students
2,299 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
648 students
1,139 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
487 students
814 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%

% Hispanic
3%
2%

% Black
61%
37%

% White
33%
53%

% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%


Diversity Score
0.52
0.58

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
34%
38%

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 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

Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,334
$4,463

Tuition Notes
Full-time Dorm Stude
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%

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)
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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