Hinds Community College

608 Hinds Boulevard
Raymond, MS 39154
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • The mission of Hinds Community College, a public, comprehensive community college, is to offer pertinent and diverse educational programs and services for persons with various interests and abilities.

School Highlights

Hinds Community College serves 11,181 students (51% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 11,181 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,500
  • Out-state tuition: $5,100
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 73%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Hinds Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 1,232 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Hinds Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
1,232 staff
371 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Hinds Community College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five years.
The Hinds Community College diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
11,181 students
3,392 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
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# Full-Time Students
5,704 students
2,299 students
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# Part-Time Students
5,477 students
1,093 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
100 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,704 students
2,299 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,477 students
1,139 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,561 students
814 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
2%
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% Black
51%
37%
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% White
27%
53%
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% Two or more races
2%
2%
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% Unknown races
18%
4%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in MS.
Diversity Score
0.63
0.58
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
39%
38%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,300
$30,000
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,500 is more than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,100 is more than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 16% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,500
$2,427
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,100
$4,463
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$9,468
$8,448
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,900
$4,808
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Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Hinds Community College is a comprehensive educational institution serving approximately 15,000 students each year. Hinds has provided quality educational programs that are convenient and affordable since 1917. Hinds Community College provides a quality, accessible, affordable education for all of its students and a wide variety of public service activities, cultural events, and recreational opportunities for its community. If you live in the five counties served by Hinds Community College - Claiborne, Copiah, Hinds, Rankin and Warren - you are within 30 miles of one of these six convenient locations. The Hinds Campus in Raymond, where the College's history began, added a state-of-the-art cafeteria to its facilities in 1993. Other features such as an 18-hole golf course, olympic-size swimming pool, and varsity athletic competition appeal to students enrolled in academic, career, and technical programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Hinds Community College cost?
Hinds Community College's tuition is approximately $2,500 for In-State students and $5,100 for Out-State students.
What is Hinds Community College's ranking?
Hinds Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Largest student body.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 11,181 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,500
  • Out-state tuition: $5,100
  • Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 73%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For Mississippi public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $2,427 per year for in-state students and $4,463 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is Hinds Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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