- 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 12,808 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 51%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 12,808 students
- In-state tuition: $2,500
- Out-state tuition: $5,100
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Hinds Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
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
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Hinds Community College has grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Hinds Community College diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
12,808 students
3,804 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
6,659 students
2,538 students
# Part-Time Students
6,149 students
1,406 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
128 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
6,659 students
2,538 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
6,149 students
1,845 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,561 students
814 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
51%
39%
% White
30%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
12%
5%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3162%
0.3884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,300
$30,000
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 27% 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 29% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,500
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,100
$4,463
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
92%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,468
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,900
$4,808
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (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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