Holmes Community College

School Highlights

Holmes Community College serves 6,903 students (59% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the state average of 51%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 6,903 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,288
  • Out-state tuition: $4,868
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 441 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Holmes 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
441 staff
371 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Holmes Community College and community college average number of faculty in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Holmes Community College has grown by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Holmes Community College diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
6,903 students
3,804 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
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# Full-Time Students
4,076 students
2,538 students
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# Part-Time Students
2,827 students
1,406 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Holmes Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Holmes Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Mississippi.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
690 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
4,076 students
2,538 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Holmes Community College and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,827 students
1,845 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
564 students
814 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Holmes Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
45%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Holmes Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Holmes Community College and the percentage of White community college students in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Unknown races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Holmes Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mississippi.
Diversity Score
0.56
0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Holmes Community College and the community college average diversity score of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4345%
0.3884%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Holmes Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,900
$30,000
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Holmes Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Mississippi by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $2,288 is less than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 32% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,868 is more than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,288
$2,427
This chart displays tuition fees for an in-state student of Holmes Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an in-state student of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,868
$4,463
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Holmes Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Mississippi by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
91%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Holmes Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,316
$8,448
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Holmes Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,808
$4,808
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Holmes Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Mississippi by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Holmes Community College cost?
Holmes Community College's tuition is approximately $2,288 for In-State students and $4,868 for Out-State students.
What schools are Holmes Community College often compared to?
Holmes Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Hinds Community College by visitors of our site.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 6,903 students
  • In-state tuition: $2,288
  • Out-state tuition: $4,868
  • Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
  • Minority enrollment: 51%
  • 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 0.60, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Mississippi is Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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