Northeast Mississippi Community College

101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
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The McCoy Math and Science Building is located on the main campus in Booneville. State of the art computer and science labs along with faculty offices are located in this modern facility.
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The McCoy Math and Science Building is located on the main campus in Booneville. State of the art computer and science labs along with faculty offices are located in this modern facility.
Administration (Business Office, President of the College, Executive V. P., Office of Planning and Research, Computer Services)
School Highlights
  • Northeast Mississippi Community College serves 3,215 students (89% of students are full-time).
  • The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 42%.
  • Northeast Mississippi Community College is the only community colleges within Prentiss County, MS.
  • The nearest community college is Itawamba Community College (28.40 miles away).

School Overview

  • The teacher population of 138 teachers has declined by 46% over five years.
Northeast Mississippi Community College(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate of Arts CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 yrs but < 4 yrsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty138 staff138 staff
Northeast Mississippi Community College Total Faculty (2007-2016)

Student Body

  • The student population of 3,215 has declined by 8% over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The school's diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has grown by 73% over five years.
Total Enrollment3,215 students2,966 students
Northeast Mississippi Community College Total Enrollment (2007-2016)
Student : Teacher Ratio23:122:1
Northeast Mississippi Community College Student Staff Ratio (2007-2016)
# Full-Time Students2,874 students2,344 students
Northeast Mississippi Community College Full-Time Students (2007-2016)
# Part-Time Students341 students622 students
Northeast Mississippi Community College Part-Time Students (2007-2016)
Northeast Mississippi Community College Enrollment Breakdown MS All Enrollment Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity		820593
Northeast Mississippi Community College Dormitory Capacity (2014-2016)
% Hispanic
1%
1%
Northeast Mississippi Community College Hispanic (2007-2016)
% Black
18%
36%
Northeast Mississippi Community College Black (2007-2016)
% White
77%
58%
Northeast Mississippi Community College White (2007-2016)
% Hawaiian
1%
-
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Northeast Mississippi Community College More (2014-2016)
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Northeast Mississippi Community College Ethnicity Breakdown MS All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown
Diversity Score0.370.53
Northeast Mississippi Community College Diversity Score (2007-2016)
College Completion Rate
28%
27%
Northeast Mississippi Community College Completion Rates for First-Time, Full-Time Students (2007-2015)
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,700$30,000
Northeast Mississippi Community College Average and Median Earnings, Disaggregated by Student Subgroups (2008-2013)

Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $2,301 is less than the state average of $3,781. The in-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $4,551 is less than the state average of $5,574. The out-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$2,301$3,781
Northeast Mississippi Community College In-State Tuition Fees (2007-2016)
Out-State Tuition Fees$4,551$5,574
Northeast Mississippi Community College Out-State Tuition Fees (2007-2016)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid98%91%
Northeast Mississippi Community College % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (2007-2016)
Median Debt for Graduates$6,500$7,500
Northeast Mississippi Community College Median debt for students who have completed (2007-2015)
Median Debt for Dropouts$4,500$4,500
Northeast Mississippi Community College Median debt for students who have not completed (2007-2015)
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

School Notes

  • The College was created in 1948 to serve the needs of the people in the northeastern corner of Mississippi. The official service area of the College is Alcorn, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo and Union counties. Beyond its official scope, the College enrolls students from Tennessee, Alabama, many other states, and countries. Satellite campuses are now in Union and Alcorn counties. Because we offer quality education in a convenient, affordable, and flexible format, our enrollment has grown in excess of 3,300. Northeast is a comprehensive community college with transfer, career, and technical courses in day, evening, weekend, and on-line formats. We support our students with a full array of financial aid, counseling, placement, and housing services. Our instructors are well-trained and seasoned professionals who invest their energy into the success of their students. In addition to our regular programs, Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi offer upper-division classes on the Booneville campus. Classes may also be taken off-campus at the New Albany, Tishomingo, and Corinth sites. Quality programs, caring professionals, and modern facilities are all components of the recipe of success for the College. Northeast offers transfer programs that lead to university study, technical and vocational programs and on-site industry training. These opportunities are provided in a caring atmosphere led by excellent teachers who work for student success both in the classroom and in students' future careers. Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate in Arts degree, the Associate in Applied Science degree and certificates. The institution is accredited by the Mississippi State Accrediting Committee of Community and Junior Colleges.

Nearby Schools

  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Itawamba Community College
    Public
    5,654 students | 28.40 Mi602 W Hill Street
    Fulton,  MS  38843
    (601)862-8000     28.405,654
  • Northwest-Shoals Community College
    Public
    3,891 students | 50.50 Mi800 George Wallace Blvd
    Muscle Shoals,  AL  35661
    (256)331-5200     50.503,891
  • Jackson State Community College
    Public
    4,924 students | 68.70 Mi2046 North Pky
    Jackson,  TN  38301
    (731)424-3520     68.704,924
  • West Tennessee Business College
    Private, for profit
    211 students | 68.80 Mi1186 Highway 45 Bypass
    Jackson,  TN  38301
    (731)668-7240     68.80211
  • L'Ecole Culinaire-Memphis
    Private, for profit
    442 students | 77.70 Mi1245 N. Georgetown Parkway
    Cordova,  TN  38016
    (901)754-7115     77.70442
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Quick Stats
  • Students: 3,215 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,301
  • Out-state tuition: $4,551
  • Student:teacher ratio: 23:1
  • Minority enrollment: 23%
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For Mississippi public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,781 per year for in-state students and $5,574 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,980 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.53, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is Meridian Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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