Southwest Mississippi Community College

Southwest Mississippi Community College is a public community college located in Summit, MS. It offers 26 major programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 7 programs). It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,960 for Mississippi residents and $6,660 for out-of-state students at Southwest Mississippi Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($5,982) of public community colleges in Mississippi.

It has 1,807 students that are lower than the average population (2,959 students) of community colleges in Mississippi. In addition, 306 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (18 to 1) of Mississippi community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $32,100.

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Academic Overview

Southwest Mississippi Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Summit, Mississippi. For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,960 for Mississippi residents and $6,660 for other students on average. It offers 26 degree programs through 7 Certificate, 17 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 7 programs (7 Associate's programs). The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $32,100.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1156 College Dr, Summit, MS
Phone	601-276-2000
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,960 Out-of-State$6,660
Student Population »	1,807 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	43%
Transfer-out Rate	13%
Retention Rate	71% (Full-time) 36% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$6,481
Students to Faculty	22:1 (4.55%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$32,100

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,960 for Mississippi residents and $6,660 for out-of-state students at Southwest Mississippi Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($5,982) over public community colleges in Mississippi.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Southwest Mississippi Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Mississippi community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Mississippi Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,960	$6,660
Books & Supplies	$440
On-Campus Living Costs	$7,450
Off-Campus Living Costs	$9,900
Average Financial Aid	$6,481
Cost of Attendance	$11,850	$14,550
After Financial Aid	$5,369	$8,069
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$32,100

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Mississippi Residents	Out-of-State Students
Southwest Mississippi Community College	$3,960	$6,660
Public Community Colleges in Mississippi	$3,830	$5,982
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,939	$8,623

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Southwest Mississippi Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 7 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 7 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	7	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	7	17	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Petroleum Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Work and Family Studies

what is Work and Family Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/Assistant	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	190 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Carpentry/Carpenter	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Electrician	NOT OFFERED	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Well Drilling/Driller	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	8 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	17 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Health and Medical Administrative Services (other)	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	72 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	30 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Banking and Financial Support Services	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Marketing/Marketing Management	NOT OFFERED	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,807 students at Southwest Mississippi Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 635 male students and 1,038 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	1,673	1,275	398
Male Students	635	526	109
Female Students	1,038	749	289

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Southwest Mississippi Community College, there are 1,807 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,058 students were attending classes through distance learning (306 students are enrolled exclusively and 752 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	1,807
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	306
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	752
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	749

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