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Hinds Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 1,561
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 60%
On-time graduation rate 34%

Located in Raymond, Mississippi, Hinds CC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Hinds Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Hinds Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Hinds CC is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Mississippi state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 47% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Hinds CC is 60% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Mississippi is 74%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Hinds CC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,750

Cost of attendance at Hinds Community College in 2022 for students from Mississippi.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average $8,409
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,800

Cost of attendance at Hinds Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Mississippi's average $12,849
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Hinds Community College received on average $6,580 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,580
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 1,095 67% $6,454 $7,066,729
Other Federal Grant 1,096 67% $6,740 $7,386,848
State Grant/Scholarships 426 26% $814 $346,885
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 632 39% $2,964 $1,873,459
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,460 90% $6,580 $9,607,192

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Hinds Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Hinds Community College students is 33.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 32.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.6%.

33.5%

  • asian 50.0% 7 students
  • African American 34.8% 492 students
  • white 31.3% 214 students
  • unknown 39.7% 29 students
  • Mixed Race 44.2% 23 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Hinds Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Hinds Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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