Northeast Mississippi Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	822
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	63%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Booneville, Mississippi, Northeast Mississippi Community College 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 Northeast Mississippi 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.

Northeast Mississippi 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 Northeast Mississippi Community College is reported to be 39%, 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 student retention rate of 63% at Northeast Mississippi Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,390

Cost of attendance at Northeast Mississippi 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

$7,670

Cost of attendance at Northeast Mississippi 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, 89 of freshman students at Northeast Mississippi Community College received on average $6,030 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.

$6,030

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	595	63%	$5,651	$3,362,630
Other Federal Grant	595	63%	$5,815	$3,460,193
State Grant/Scholarships	378	40%	$821	$310,165
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	592	63%	$2,218	$1,312,770
Total Grant & Scholarships	843	89%	$6,030	$5,083,128

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northeast Mississippi 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 Northeast Mississippi Community College students is 38.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.8%.

38.5%

African American 29.9% 79 students
white 42.4% 346 students
unknown 38.5% 5 students
hispanic 22.2% 6 students
Mixed Race 31.2% 5 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Northeast Mississippi 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

Northeast Mississippi 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

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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