- Itawamba Community College is a two-year public supported community college dedicated to serving the educational needs of the citizens primarily of Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee, Monroe, and Pontotoc counties in Northeast Mississippi. Its main purpose is to provide comprehensive educational opportunities of the highest quality through academic, vocational-technical and personal enrichment programs in order to meet local needs at low cost to students.
School Highlights
Itawamba Community College serves 4,548 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is same as the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 98%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,548 students
- In-state tuition: $2,420
- Out-state tuition: $4,620
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Itawamba Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 440 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Itawamba 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
440 staff
371 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Itawamba Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Itawamba Community College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has grown by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,548 students
3,127 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
2,802 students
2,090 students
# Part-Time Students
1,746 students
1,037 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
432 students
295 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,802 students
2,090 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,746 students
1,187 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
1,000 students
814 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
27%
39%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
2%
3%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
67%
52%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.58
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4975%
0.3913%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,000
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $2,420 is less than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 23% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $4,620 is more than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$2,420
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$4,620
$4,463
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$7,981
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,700
$4,808
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Itawamba Community College continues to enjoy outstanding growth in the areas of facilities and state-of-the-art technology on both the Fulton and Tupelo campuses. Modern buildings nestled on beautiful campuses provide a warm and inviting educational atmosphere. There are approximately 30 buildings on the Fulton campus and 14 buildings on the Tupelo campus, and construction is under way or planned for several more. All instructional centers are equipped with the latest technology to enable Itawamba Community College students to be competitive in the job market or to transfer easily to universities or colleges. Itawamba Community College is a recognized state and regional leader in using state-of-the-art technology to enhance delivery of programs and services. ICC constantly seeks innovative ways of making quality instruction more readily available to the residents of North Mississippi including: multi-media classrooms, Community College Network/distance learning, Computer Integrated Manufacturing Center, Skills Enhancement Center, Internet access, Automated Library system with on-line catalog; and Kiosk. Itawamba Community College has a rich tradition of athletic excellence. ICC has an outstanding athletic program that offers nine sanctioned collegiate sports including football, men's and women's basketball, soccer, women's fast pitch softball, baseball, men's and women's tennis and golf. ICC's athletic programs are among the top in Mississippi's Community Colleges. This success is related to the commitment of the college, the support of the community and an outstanding athletic department. Itawamba Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts degree, the Associate of Applied Science degree, and career-technical certificates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Itawamba Community College cost?
Itawamba Community College's tuition is approximately $2,420 for In-State students and $4,620 for Out-State students.
What is Itawamba Community College's ranking?
Itawamba Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Highest completion rates.
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