Northwest Mississippi Community College: Review & Facts

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Northwest Mississippi Community College is a large two-year, public school with 7,200 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1915 and is the only school located in Senatobia, Mississippi.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate and associate's degree are offered at Northwest Mississippi Community College.

Majors
Offered
30
Northwest Mississippi Community College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 30 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Industrial Technologies, Business, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Northwest Mississippi Community College is relatively low at 65% (close to Mississippi average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
65%
Fair
The graduation rate at Northwest Mississippi Community College is very low: 25%. Approximately 17% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Northwest Mississippi Community College is reasonably decent -- 21:1. Find out more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very low, around $3,200 per year. The additional fees at Northwest Mississippi Community College (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $2,700; which totals $5,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Northwest Mississippi Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Northwest Mississippi Community College will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Northwest Mississippi Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (662) 562-3200 or check Northwest Mississippi Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$1,800
Low
Northwest Mississippi Community College offers a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Northwest Mississippi Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B+
Dicey
Northwest Mississippi Community College offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,300 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is low -- nearly $1,800 a year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Northwest Mississippi Community College. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Northwest Mississippi Community College appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northwest Mississippi Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Northwest Mississippi Community College
4975 Hwy 51 N
Senatobia, Mississippi
38668-1714, USA
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