Pearl River Community College

101 Hwy 11 N
Poplarville, MS 39470

Tel: (601)403-1000

Pearl River Community College is a public institution committed to providing quality educational and service opportunities for all who seek them.

School Highlights

Pearl River Community College serves 4,529 students (69% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 42%.
Pearl River Community College is the only community colleges within Pearl River County, MS.
The nearest community college to Pearl River Community College is Northshore Technical Community College (19.0 miles away).

Top Placements

Pearl River Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Mississippi for:

The teacher population of 373 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Pearl River Community College	(MS) Community College Avg.
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	373 staff	138 staff

The student population of Pearl River Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Pearl River Community College diversity score of 0.40 is less than the state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	4,529 students	2,966 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	12:1	22:1

# Full-Time Students	3,127 students	2,344 students

# Part-Time Students	1,402 students	622 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	1,000	593

% Hispanic	1%	1%

% Black	22%	36%

% White	74%	58%

% Hawaiian	1%	-
% Unknown races	2%	2%

Diversity Score	0.40	0.53

College Completion Rate	19%	27%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$32,100	$29,800

The public in-state tuition of $2,855 is less than the state average of $3,781. The in-state tuition has grown by 30% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,253 is less than the state average of $5,574. The out-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$2,855	$3,781

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,253	$5,574

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	84%	91%

Median Debt for Graduates	$7,989	$7,500

Median Debt for Dropouts	$4,332	$4,500

Acceptance Rate	84%	84%

ACT Total Avg.	70	70
ACT Composite	21	21

ACT English	21	21

ACT Math	21	21

ACT Writing	7	7

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Pearl River Community College is the state's oldest publicly funded two-year college. The campus features historic buildings situated on one of the loveliest campuses in the south. A complementary blend of old and new enhances the student's learning experience. Pearl River Community College has two campuses, one in Poplarville and one in Hattiesburg. The main campus at Poplarville is located on U.S. Highway 11. The Forrest County Center is located in Hattiesburg on U.S. Highway 49 South. PRCC was originally founded as the Pearl River County Agricultural High School in 1909 and became the first community college in Mississippi in 1921. Some of the buildings date back from the early 20's, but have been well maintained over the years and serve as landmarks on the modern campus. Academic courses are designed for the student who will go on to a four-year institution to obtain a Bachelor's degree. Technical courses are designed for the student who wants to get a good grounding in his or her preferred field and then go to work after two years of school. Career courses are for the student who wishes to go to school for a year and then go to work.

The nearest community college to Pearl River Community College is Northshore Technical Community College (19.0 miles away).