Southwest Mississippi Community College
Southwest Mississippi Community College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Summit, MS. It offers 26 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1958 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 1,807 students attended Southwest Mississippi Community College in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 66 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 6 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 195 (full-time) and 34 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southwest Mississippi Community College is 43% and transfer-out rate is 13%. The retention rate is 71% at the school.
| Student Population | 1,807 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Number of Faculty | 72 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22 to 1 |
2024 Costs of Attendance
The 2024 tuition & fees of Southwest Mississippi Community College is $6,660
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
74% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,481 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $6,660 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $6,481 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southwest Mississippi Community College offers 9 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 72 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 22 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 7 | 0 | 50 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 72 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southwest Mississippi Community College are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 72 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 22 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 50 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ✕ | 10 completers |
| Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor | ✕ | 10 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 12 completers |
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | ✕ | 12 |
| Total | 22 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 13 completers |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | ✕ | 13 |
| Construction Trades | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Carpentry/Carpenter | ✕ | 3 |
| Mechanics and Repairers | ✕ | 0 completers |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology | ✕ | 0 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | ✕ | 0 |
| Precision Production Trades | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Welding Technology/Welder | ✕ | 4 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 30 completers |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 30 |
| Total | 50 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2022-2023, total 1,807 students have enrolled into Southwest Mississippi Community College. By gender, 724 male and 1,083 female students are attending the school.
There are 909 White (50.30%), 775 Black/African American (42.89%), 32 Hispanic (1.77%), 12 Asian (0.66%), and 111 students with other races. 7 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,807 | 724 | 1,083 |
| American Indian/Native American | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Asian | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Black/African American | 775 | 304 | 471 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 909 | 363 | 546 |
| Two More | 35 | 13 | 22 |
| Un-Known | 35 | 17 | 18 |
| Non-resident Alien | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Directory Information
- 1156 College Dr, Summit, MS
- 601-276-2000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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