Southwest Mississippi Community College
Southwest Mississippi Community College is one of the fifteen public 2-year colleges in Mississippi. The campus is located in Summit town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,959 students attend the school. Every year 40% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.SMCC's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $2,800, and fees were $400. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $5,500 and $400 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students1,959 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio23:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate63% |
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28 miles away |
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62 miles away |
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66 miles away |
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71 miles away |
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76 miles away |
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Ascension College
78 miles away |
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River Parishes Community College
82 miles away |
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
85 miles away |
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Delgado Community College
93 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1958 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 04/01/1991 - 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 | $130/credit | |
| In State Students | $130/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $250/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 | $5,850 | $5,850 | $11,250 |
| ADN | 70 | $9,100 | $9,100 | $17,500 |
| BSN | 125 | $16,250 | $16,250 | $31,250 |
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, 94% of Southwest Mississippi 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% | $4,997 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $570 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $675 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 49% | $2,617 |
| Federal Student Loans | -- | -- |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,079
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$3,937 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,242 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$6,008 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$6,597 |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
1,959
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,158
Women
801
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
55% |
|
Black/African American |
40% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
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.
