- Southwest Mississippi Community College provides academic, career, and continuing education, meeting the diverse needs of the population at a reasonable cost. SMCC provides community services and promotes economic development through consultative and workforce training.
School Highlights
Southwest Mississippi Community College serves 1,758 students (73% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 50%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,758 students
- In-state tuition: $2,620
- Out-state tuition: $5,320
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southwest Mississippi Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 67% over five years.
Southwest 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
1929
Total Faculty
67 staff
130 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Student Body
The student population of Southwest Mississippi Community College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Southwest Mississippi Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,758 students
3,770 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
1,288 students
2,386 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
470 students
1,384 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,758 students
3,442 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,288 students
2,386 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
470 students
1,455 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
538 students
814 students
Showing 2008–2021. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
47%
39%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
47%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.59
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
43%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,100
$30,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $2,620 is more than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 22% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,320 is more than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,620
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,320
$4,463
Tuition Notes
$50.00 per credit hour for all DE/DC Courses plus $110 Course Material Fee per semester
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
93%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Southwest Mississippi Community College is a two-year college that offers the freshman and sophomore level academic transfer courses, and vocational-technical programs. In 1908, the Mississippi legislature enacted legislation allowing counties to establish agricultural high schools. On April 7, 1916, the Pike County School Board voted to establish such a high school. The ideal spot for the new agricultural high school was Godbold's Mineral Wells, located in a picturesque setting just northeast of Summit. Godbold's Mineral Wells, a state and national resort noted for its mineral waters, had outlived its glory years, yet it proved to be the perfect location for an educational facility. On September 3, 1918, Superintendent James Murray Kenna, six faculty members, and approximately forty students began the Pike County Agricultural High School - an institution destined to become Southwest Mississippi Community College. The original campus consisted of classroom buildings, dormitories, and a comprehensive farm, including dairy, beef, and row-crop operations. Still located on its original site, Southwest continues to grow and develop. The campus, located on a sixty-acre plot, includes twenty-eight buildings, a football stadium, and a baseball field. The buildings are situated around a central lake with walks, bridges, and paths connecting the buildings. The remainder of the approximately 855 acres is now a tree farm. Southwest Mississippi Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate Degree.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southwest Mississippi Community College cost?
Southwest Mississippi Community College's tuition is approximately $2,620 for In-State students and $5,320 for Out-State students.
What is Southwest Mississippi Community College's ranking?
Southwest Mississippi Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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