Pearl River Community College
Pearl River Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Poplarville, MS. Pearl River Community College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Pearl River Community College is $3,650 for Mississippi residents and $5,650 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.73% from last year at Pearl River CC.
- Total 5,462 students have enrolled in Pearl River CC and, of that, 1,492 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Pearl River CC offers 54 programs and 7 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Pearl River CC is 39% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
- Pearl River Community College has 2 branch campuses and you can compare them in branch campuses section below.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Pearl River Community College is $3,650 for Mississippi residents and $5,650 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.73% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Mississippi Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $3,500 | $5,898 |
| 2021 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| 2022 | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| 2023 | $3,500 | $5,500 |
| 2024 | $3,650 | $5,650 |
Branch Campuses
Pearl River Community College has 2 branch campuses. The following table lists the campuses with contact information and tuition rate.
| Campsus Name | Address | Phone | Web | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest County Campus | 5448 Us Hwy 49 S, Hattiesburg, MS | 601-554-5555 | www.prcc.edu/ | $3,560 / $5,560 |
| Hancock Workforce Academy Hangar | 13915 Fred & Al Key Road, Kiln, MS | 228-252-7001 | https://prcc.edu/ | $3,560 / $5,560 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Pearl River Community College offers 48 major programs through 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 3 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Pearl River Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 29 | 2 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 19 | 1 |
| Total | 48 | 3 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 81 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 16 |
| Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation | 13 |
| Barbering/Barber | 8 |
| Building/Property Maintenance | 7 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 571 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 107 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services (other) | 31 |
| Business Administration and Management | 28 |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | 27 |
Student Population
Total 5,462 students have enrolled to Pearl River Community College. By gender, there are 1,907 male and 3,555 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.54 to 1.
Pearl River Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,492 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 | 5 | 10 |
| Asian | 37 | 16 | 21 |
| Black or African American | 1,721 | 511 | 1,210 |
| Hispanic | 35 | 12 | 23 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 3,414 | 1,264 | 2,150 |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 240 | 99 | 141 |
| Total | 5,462 | 1,907 | 3,555 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Pearl River Community College is 39% and the transfer-out rate is 12%. The average financial aid amount is $6,124 and 67% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 12% |
| Retention Rate | 63% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $6,124 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 172 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 403 |