Pearl River Community College
Pearl River Community College is one of the fifteen public 2-year colleges in Mississippi. The campus is located in a rural area, in Poplarville.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 4,829 students attend the school. Every year 29% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Pearl River Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,250, and fees were $250. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $5,648 and $250 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Rural |
| Number of Students4,829 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate61% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 11 | 75 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 9 | 51 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 99 miles radius of Pearl River Community College
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
24 miles away |
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Jones County Junior College
56 miles away |
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Southwest Mississippi Community College
62 miles away |
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Nunez Community College
66 miles away |
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Delgado Community College
68 miles away |
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College
77 miles away |
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Bishop State Community College
89 miles away |
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Ascension College
92 miles away |
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River Parishes Community College
94 miles away |
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Baton Rouge Community College
99 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1929 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1987 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $140/credit | |
| In State Students | $140/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $240/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $10,800 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,800 | $9,800 | $16,800 |
| BSN | 125 | $17,500 | $17,500 | $30,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 91% of Pearl River Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 68% | $4,748 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $743 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 18% | $671 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 51% | $2,488 |
| Federal Student Loans | 21% | $3,669 |
| Private Loans | -- | $3,901 |
$7,933
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,226 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,006 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$9,780 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$10,767 |
| Over $110,000$11,140 |
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Student Population
4,829
Undergrads
0
Graduates
2,950
Women
1,879
Men
70%
Full-time
30%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
68% |
|
Black/African American |
26% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Two or more races |
0% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Mississippi state board of nursing.
