- The mission of Northwest Mississippi Community College is to provide the students of its eleven-county district and beyond with opportunities for obtaining affordable quality education to meet their diverse needs. The comprehensive community and technical college offers students educational experiences through traditional campus-based and distance learning opportunities. Northwest is committed to achieving the following goals: to promote excellence in educational programs; to maintain quality educational support services; to continue responsive administrative processes; to ensure efficient use of financial and physical resources; and to assure institutional effectiveness.
School Highlights
Northwest Mississippi Community College serves 7,867 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 7,867 students
- In-state tuition: $2,550
- Out-state tuition: $4,950
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 46%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northwest Mississippi Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 266 teachers has declined by 58% over five years.
Northwest Mississippi Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1915
Total Faculty
266 staff
130 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Northwest Mississippi Community College has grown by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Northwest Mississippi Community College diversity score of 0.58 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
7,867 students
3,770 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
4,698 students
2,386 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
3,169 students
1,384 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
7,867 students
3,442 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,698 students
2,386 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,169 students
1,455 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,069 students
814 students
Showing 2008–2021. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
35%
39%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
54%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.59
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
38%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,500
$30,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,550 is more than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 26% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,950 is more than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has grown by 43% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,550
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,950
$4,463
Tuition Notes
$4,780 (In State); $7,080 (Out of State)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
93%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$6,643
$8,448
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,500
$4,808
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Northwest is the place to start your journey to achieving education and career goals. On two campuses, Senatobia and Southaven, Northwest offers the first two years of more than 50 courses of study for academic transfer to a four-year college or university. More than 40 career and technical programs conveniently located at one or more of five locations, prepare students for rewarding occupations. Northwest has an enrollment of over 6,000 located on three campuses - Senatobia, DeSoto Center, and Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center. Providing convenient access for the citizens of the 11 counties in its district and the Memphis metropolitan area, Northwest Mississippi Community College has three campuses offering over 100 courses of study in academic, career, and technical divisions. The 247-acre Senatobia campus, distinguished by its historic James P. McCormick Administration Building which has been designated a Mississippi landmark, is the hub of the college. Comprised of 43 buildings including housing facilities for approximately 900 students, the main campus is the site of cultural and extracurricular activities as well as athletic events for students and the community. Northwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree, and certificates in career education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northwest Mississippi Community College cost?
Northwest Mississippi Community College's tuition is approximately $2,550 for In-State students and $4,950 for Out-State students.
What is Northwest Mississippi Community College's ranking?
Northwest Mississippi Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Largest student body.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Northwest Mississippi Community College is Concorde Career College-Southaven (27.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Concorde Career College-Southaven
Private for-profit
7900 Airways Blvd, Suite103
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
27.7 miles
Enrollment: 115 students Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 92%
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Private not-for-profit
2710 Nonconnah Blvd
Memphis, TN 38132
(901) 291-4239
Memphis, TN 38132
(901) 291-4239
34.3 miles
Enrollment: 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Acceptance rate: 83% Private-state tuition: $15,995 Minority enrollment: 97%
1000 Campus Drive
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-6474
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-6474
35.6 miles
Enrollment: 1,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 In-state tuition: $2,958 Out-state tuition: $4,315 Minority enrollment: 59%
Concorde Career College-Memphis
Private for-profit
5100 Poplar Avenue, Suite 132
Memphis, TN 38137
(901) 761-9494
Memphis, TN 38137
(901) 761-9494
37.3 miles
Enrollment: 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Acceptance rate: 95% Minority enrollment: 94%
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Private not-for-profit
1003 Monroe Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 572-2468
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 572-2468
39.0 miles
Enrollment: 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Acceptance rate: 82% Private-state tuition: $10,412 Minority enrollment: 66%
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