About Northwest Mississippi Community College
Type
Public
2 Years
Student Population
7,618
Website
www.northwestms.eduAccreditation
SACSCOC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Northwest Mississippi Community College, which is located in Senatobia, MS is a public university. The university covers an area of acres. Northwest Mississippi Community College was founded in the year 1927. Taking into account all the courses offered at Northwest Mississippi Community College, the total enrolment stands at 7,537. The school has an academic staff of 468 who teach various courses to the students. Around 85% of the students are 24 and under at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at NMCC, around 60% of the students are females and 40% are males. The college has produced several notable alumni including Gardner Minshew, Cortez Kennedy, Ricky Blake, and Donald Hawkins in its 93 years of existence. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. A total of 72 programs are currently offered by the varsity to the students. It includes both the residential as well as online programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by ABFSE (American Board of Funeral Service Education, Inc.), CoARC (Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care), and, SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools).
Rankings
As long as US universities are concerned, the rankings which are provided by Forbes and US News are trusted everywhere. When it comes to the ranking of a college or any educational institution, the more information a student has, the better. The ranking of a college helps a student in many ways. It helps them overcome the confusion of which university/college is good for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student assesses their chosen college on various factors like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it is to be noted that Northwest Mississippi Community College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these two publications.
Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
N/A
SAT Range
N/A
ACT Range
N/A
Application Fee
FALSE$
SAT/ACT
FALSE
High School GPA
N/A
Accept Common App
FALSE
The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. It can be concluded that scoring high on a standardised test like SAT or ACT is not an important criterion for Northwest Mississippi Community College, as the average SAT or ACT score of students is not available publicly. The candidates can apply for the courses online. However, in case they need information or want to feel the vibes, they visit the school's office at 4975 Hwy 51 N, Senatobia, Mississippi 38668-1714. They can also call them at (662) 562-3200.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$5,711
Average Annual Cost
$3,000
Books And Supplies
$1,500
Room And Board
$3,400
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,520
Total One Year Cost
$9,420
Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to NMCC. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $16,563. If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
Associate degree
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
56%
Part-Time Retention Rate
40%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
N/A
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
488 Graduates
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursi...
158 Graduates
Registered Nursing, Administration,...
115 Graduates
Business Administration, Management...
70 Graduates
Precision Metal Working
60 Graduates
Accounting and Related Services
45 Graduates
Cosmetology and Related Personal Gr...
41 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
40 Graduates
Health and Medical Administrative S...
36 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
31 Graduates
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Tech...
30 Graduates
Social Work
23 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Corrections
22 Graduates
Business Operations Support and Ass...
18 Graduates
Human Development, Family Studies,...
18 Graduates
Legal Support Services
17 Graduates
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance...
15 Graduates
Ventilation and Refrigeration Maint...
15 Graduates
Ground Transportation
12 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
11 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
11 Graduates
Psychology, General
9 Graduates
Agricultural Mechanization
9 Graduates
Civil Engineering Technologies/Tech...
9 Graduates
Marketing
8 Graduates
Computer Programming
7 Graduates
Design and Applied Arts
6 Graduates
Agricultural Business and Managemen...
5 Graduates
Biology, General
5 Graduates
Funeral Service and Mortuary Scienc...
5 Graduates
Precision Production, Other
4 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
4 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
3 Graduates
Hospitality Administration/Manageme...
3 Graduates
Journalism
3 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
2 Graduates
Computer Systems Networking and Tel...
2 Graduates
Dental Support Services and Allied...
2 Graduates
Forestry
2 Graduates
Animal Sciences
1 Graduates
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...
1 Graduates
Computer Science
1 Graduates
Drafting/Design Engineering Technol...
1 Graduates
Engineering, General
1 Graduates
Health and Physical Education/Fitne...
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
7,618
Socio-Economic Diversity
47%
Part-time
39%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$48,010 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
N/A
Undergrads in College Housing
N/A
Averege Housing Cost
$1,200/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
N/A
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
N/A
School Colors
N/A
Varsity Athletics Association
NJCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
N/A
Total Female Athletes
N/A
Intramural Sports
N/A
Sports Club
N/A
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
No
On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. At NMCC, $3,500 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Northwest Mississippi Community College has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at NMCC costs around $2,000 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. There are around 40% male and 60% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$22,700/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$28,800/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$31 - 119
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$5,268
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$4,801
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$907
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$3,437
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$6,038
$30K - $48K
$5,821
$48K - $75K
$3,540
$75K - $110K
$1,656
> $110K
$1,797
As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at NMCC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. At the college, the average federal grant comes to be around $4,967, whereas the financial aid is $1,913. The students at the college are provided with state aid and institutional aid. The state aid stands at $831, while the institutional aid is $1,913.
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