For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 community colleges serving 64,911 students in Mississippi (16 public colleges and 2 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Mississippi is approximately $2,427 per year for in-state students and $4,463 for out-of-state students. (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Concorde Career College-Southaven, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and Itawamba Community College.
Mississippi community colleges have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 98%, with the majority being Asian and the student:teacher ratio is 10:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(MS) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
39%
Black
3%
White
2%
Hawaiian
52%
Two or more races
3%
Top Ranked Mississippi Community Colleges (2024-25)
College
Location
Students
Concorde Career College-Southaven
Private for-profit
7900 Airways Blvd, Ste 103
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 429-9909
| 362 students
1001 Co-Lin Lane
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
Wesson, MS 39191
(601) 643-5101
| 2,837 students
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport
Private for-profit
12251 Bernard Pkwy
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 896-9727
Gulfport, MS 39503
(228) 896-9727
| 345 students
3240 Friars Point Rd
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
Clarksdale, MS 38614
(662) 627-2571
| 1,561 students
15738 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2111
| 2,219 students
1512 Kemper Street
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
Scooba, MS 39358
(662) 476-5000
| 3,277 students
900 South Court Street
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
Ellisville, MS 39437
(601) 477-4000
| 4,345 students
3825 Ridgewood Rd
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 432-6518
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 432-6518
| 0 students
Hwy 3 and Cherry St
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
Moorhead, MS 38761
(662) 246-6322
| 2,114 students
51 Main Street
Perkinston, MS 39573
(866) 735-1122
Perkinston, MS 39573
(866) 735-1122
| 8,208 students
101 Cunningham Blvd
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-7751
Booneville, MS 38829
(662) 728-7751
| 3,185 students
4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-3200
| 6,841 students
1156 College Dr
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2000
Summit, MS 39666
(601) 276-2000
| 1,673 students
Community Colleges in Mississippi (Closed)
School
Location
Students
ITT Technical Institute-Madison (Madison - 39110) (Closed 2016)
Private, for profit
382 Galleria Pkwy Ste 100
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-4500
Madison, MS 39110
(601) 607-4500
| 234 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Mississippi?
There are 18 community colleges serving 64,911 students in Mississippi.
How much do community colleges cost in Mississippi?
The average tuition for community colleges in Mississippi is approximately $2,427 per year for in-state students and $4,463 for out-of-state students.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Mississippi?
The top-ranked community colleges in Mississippi include Concorde Career College-Southaven, Copiah-Lincoln Community College, and Itawamba Community College.
What is community college diversity score in Mississippi?
Community colleges in Mississippi have a diversity score of 0.58, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Mississippi?
Community colleges in Mississippi have approximately 98% minority enrollment, with the majority being Asian.
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