School Highlights
Mississippi Delta Community College serves 2,710 students (62% 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: 2,710 students
- In-state tuition: $1,530
- Out-state tuition: $2,334
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Mississippi Delta Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 277 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Mississippi Delta Community College
(MS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/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
277 staff
371 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Mississippi Delta Community College has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Mississippi Delta Community College diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has grown by 12% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,710 students
3,804 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
1,685 students
2,538 students
# Part-Time Students
1,025 students
1,406 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
271 students
366 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,685 students
2,538 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,025 students
1,845 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
487 students
814 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
62%
39%
% White
30%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Unknown races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3549%
0.3884%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,100
$30,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $1,530 is less than the state average of $2,427. The in-state tuition has declined by 51% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $2,334 is less than the state average of $4,463. The out-state tuition has declined by 56% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$1,530
$2,427
Out-State Tuition Fees
$2,334
$4,463
Tuition Notes
Full-time Dorm Stude
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$8,448
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$4,808
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Football, Softball
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Mississippi Delta Community College cost?
Mississippi Delta Community College's tuition is approximately $1,530 for In-State students and $2,334 for Out-State students.
What sports does Mississippi Delta Community College offer?
Mississippi Delta Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Dance, Football and Softball.
What is Mississippi Delta Community College's ranking?
Mississippi Delta Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Mississippi for: Least expensive tuition and Average community college minority breakdown.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Mississippi Delta Community College is Coahoma Community College (3.8 miles away)
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