- 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 10,802 students (49% 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 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 98%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 10,802 students
- In-state tuition: $2,500
- Out-state tuition: $5,100
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- 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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Hinds Community College has declined by 8% 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 0.58 is equal to the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
10,802 students
3,127 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
5,299 students
2,090 students
# Part-Time Students
5,503 students
1,037 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
100 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
5,299 students
2,090 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5,503 students
1,187 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,561 students
814 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
53%
39%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
2%
3%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
37%
52%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3348%
0.3913%
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 20% 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 17% 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: 2023 (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 and Largest student body.
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