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Northwest Mississippi Community College

4975 Hwy 51 N
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Tuition Policies for Servicemembers and Veterans
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Mission Statement
  Vision: Northwest Mississippi Community College transforms our students’ lives, enriches our communities, and strives for excellence in our educational programs and services. Mission: Northwest Mississippi Community College is an open-access, public, two-year institution primarily serving Benton, Calhoun, DeSoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tate, Tunica, and Yalobusha counties. NWCC is a learning-centered community providing educational opportunities with quality instruction for students from all walks of life. Our college fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and student success. We strive for continuous improvement, with a standard of excellence in every area of the institution. Our college partners with businesses and industries that seek to grow the economy and the workforce, as well as partners with alumni, friends, and others. Engagement takes place in all communities that the college serves. Values: Accountability – Accepting responsibility for appropriate actions, obligations, and duties. Integrity – Committing to honesty and ethical behavior in all situations. Excellence – Achieving the highest standards as benchmarks to surpass. Respect – A feeling of esteem or regard for the unique qualities of all individuals. Service – Helping others without the desire for personal gain. Sustainability – Ensuring effective, efficient use of college resources while implementing fiscally sound practices and environmentally sustainable initiatives that can be modeled. Accessibility – Providing affordable and available opportunities for all. Creativity – Being innovative in accomplishing objectives. Leadership – Influencing others positively.
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Weekend/evening college
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
For-credit instruction programs offered
Occupational
Academic
Adult basic or high school equivalency
Remedial
Noncredit education offered
Workforce Education
Remedial Education
Adult Basic Education
Adult High School Diploma or Equivalent
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Faculty by primary function, Fall 2022Full timePart time
Total faculty200122
Instructional200122
Research and public service00
Estimated Expenses for Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Estimated expenses for academic year2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-2023% change 2021-2022 to 2022-2023
Tuition and fees
In-state$3,190$3,390$3,460$3,4600.0%
Out-of-state$5,590$5,790$5,860$5,8600.0%
Books and supplies$1,700$1,850$1,850$1,9505.4%
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$3,500$3,550$4,150$4,2502.4%
Other$1,815$1,915$2,515$2,81511.9%
Off Campus
Room and board$13,170$13,220$13,820$13,9200.7%
Other$2,461$2,561$3,164$3,4649.5%
Off Campus with Family
Other$3,400$3,400$3,400$3,4000.0%
Total Expenses2019-20202020-20212021-20222022-2023% change 2021-2022 to 2022-2023
In-state
On Campus$10,205$10,705$11,975$12,4754.2%
Off Campus$20,521$21,021$22,294$22,7942.2%
Off Campus with Family$8,290$8,640$8,710$8,8101.1%
Out-of-state
On Campus$12,605$13,105$14,375$14,8753.5%
Off Campus$22,921$23,421$24,694$25,1942.0%
Off Campus with Family$10,690$11,040$11,110$11,2100.9%
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Alternative Tuition Plans and Promise Program
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Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2021-2022
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
Type of AidNumber awarded aidPercent awarded aidTotal amount of aid awardedAverage amount of aid awarded
Any student financial aid11,26290%————
Grant or scholarship aid1,17284%$6,027,120$5,143
Federal grants88163%$4,840,737$5,495
Pell grants88163%$4,471,921$5,076
Other federal grants37227%$368,816$991
State/local government grant or scholarships14110%$260,071$1,844
Institutional grants or scholarships38628%$926,312$2,400
Student loan aid20314%$796,562$3,924
Federal student loans20314%$796,562$3,924
Other student loans00%$0—
  • 1 Includes students awarded Federal work study aid and aid from other sources not listed above.
All Undergraduate Students
Type of AidNumber awarded aidPercent awarded aidTotal amount of aid awardedAverage amount of aid awarded
Degree/certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid13,57171%$16,780,345$4,699
Pell grants2,41848%$11,569,029$4,785
Federal student loans73715%$3,531,965$4,792
Non-degree/non-certificate-seeking
Grant or scholarship aid11,58498%$2,276,335$1,437
  • 1 Grant or scholarship aid includes aid awarded, from the federal government, state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.

  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
Average Net Price for Full-Time Beginning Students
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded grant or scholarship aid from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.
2019-20202020-20212021-2022
Average net price$6,459$7,196$7,573
Full-time beginning undergraduate students who paid the in-state or in-district tuition rate and were awarded Title IV aid by income.
Average net price by Income2019-20202020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$5,283$5,882$6,374
$30,001 – $48,000$5,682$6,693$6,908
$48,001 – $75,000$7,743$8,324$8,960
$75,001 – $110,000$8,284$8,904$9,560
$110,001 and more$8,119$8,747$9,433
  • Average net price is generated by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. Total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
  • Beginning students are those who are entering postsecondary education for the first time.
  • Title IV aid to students includes grant aid, work study aid, and loan aid. These include: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART Grant), Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant, Federal Work-Study, Federal Perkins Loan, Subsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan, and Unsubsidized Direct or FFEL Stafford Loan. For those Title IV recipients, net price is reported by income category and includes students awarded federal aid even if none of that aid was provided in the form of grants. While Title IV status defines the cohort of student for which the data are reported, the definition of net price remains the same – total cost of attendance minus grant aid.
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Fall 2022
Total enrollment (all undergraduate)7,198
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment12
Attendance StatusStudent Gender
Attendance Status:Full-time: 60%Part-time: 40%Student Gender:Male: 37%Female: 63%
Student Race/ethnicity
Student Race/ethnicity:American Indian or Alaska Native: 0%Asian: 1%Black or African American: 34%Hispanic/Latino: 6%Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0%White: 55%Two or more races: 2%Race/ethnicity unknown: 2%U.S. Nonresident: 0%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age:24 and under: 86%25 and over: 14%Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence:In-state: 97%Out-of-state: 3%Foreign countries: 0%Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2021.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Undergraduate Distance Education Status
Undergraduate Enrollment by Distance Education Status:Enrolled exclusively in distance education courses: 7%Enrolled in some, but not all, distance education courses: 31%Not enrolled in any distance education courses: 62%
  • This institution has an open admission policy. Contact the institution for more information.
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students
Student retention:Full-time students: 65%Part-time students: 24%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2021 and Returned in Fall 2022
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution without completing at the current institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 50 percent of entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2022.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2019
Overall graduation rate:Overall graduation rate: 38%Transfer-out rate: 14%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by gender
Overall graduation rate by gender:Male: 37%Female: 39%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2019 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity
Overall graduation rate by race/ethnicity:American Indian or Alaska Native: 20%Asian: 15%Black or African American: 33%Hispanic/Latino: 35%Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: 0%White: 43%Two or more races: 31%Race/ethnicity unknown: 34%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2019 and Graduated Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Graduation Rates by Time to Completion

Graduation rates can be measured over different lengths of time. "Normal time" is the typical amount of time it takes full-time students to complete their program. For example, the "normal" amount of time for many associate's degree programs is 2 years. Not all students complete within the normal time, so graduation rates are measured by other lengths of time as well, including "150% of normal time" (e.g., 3 years for a 2-year program) and "200% of normal time," or twice as long as the normal time (e.g., 4 years for a 2-year program).

Graduation Rates for Students Who Began Their Program in Fall 2018 or Fall 2019, by Time to Completion
'Graduation
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
Completions (Number of awards conferred) 2021-2022
Completions are the number of awards conferred by program and award level.
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  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
  • d identifies programs and award levels that are offered as a distance education program. For program category totals, d is shown if one or more programs in the category are offered as a distance education program.
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations-111
Agricultural Mechanization, General--16
Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production-20
Category total-1317
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General-11d5d
Business Administration and Management, General-62d25d
Hospitality Administration/Management, General-42
Marketing/Marketing Management, General-2713
Category total-104d45d
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Programming, Specific Applications--0
Computer Programming/Programmer, General-42
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications-209
Category total-2411
Construction Trades
Lineworker26--
Category total26--
Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0--
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General-28-
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General--8
Category total0288
Engineering/Engineering-related Technologies/Technicians
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians-167
Category total-167
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Care Provider/Assistant-167
Category total-167
Health Professions and Related Programs
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist--5
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)1687
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other-42d14d
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training-114-
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide96--
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse--106
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist--16
Surgical Technology/Technologist-208
Category total112184d156d
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal-5d4d
Category total-5d4d
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
General Studies--705
Category total--705
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician--3
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician-10-
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician-2310
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician-129
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician-4113
Category total-8635
Precision Production
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist-2812
Welding Technology/Welder-20-
Category total-4812
Transportation and Materials Moving
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor13--
Category total13--
Visual and Performing Arts
Graphic Design-121
Category total-121
Grand total1515251,028
Athletics Participation
  • Sanction Body: NJCAA Division I
Varsity Men's and Women's TeamsMenWomen
Baseball34–
Basketball1513
Football60–
Rodeo73
Soccer2317
Softball–15
Volleyball–12
Institutional Accreditation
AccreditorStatusNext Review Date
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on CollegesAccredited since (01/01/1953)06/08/2027
Programmatic Accreditation
Accreditor / ProgramStatusNext Review Date
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. – May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programsAccredited since (01/01/1979)12/31/2026
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) - Programs for the physical therapist assistantPreaccredited since (04/26/2022)12/31/2023
  • For more detailed information on accreditation for this institution, including all actions and justification for actions, visit OPE's Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs: ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/institution-profile/124867.
On-Campus
Criminal Offenses201920202021
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape000
d. Fondling100
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault000
i. Burglary120
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson000
VAWA Offenses201920202021
a. Domestic violence011
b. Dating violence000
c. Stalking001
Arrests201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.010
b. Drug abuse violations1113
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.010
b. Drug abuse violations502124
c. Liquor law violations331229
On-Campus Student Housing Facilities
  • On-campus Student Housing Facilities statistics are a subset of On-Campus statistics.
Criminal Offenses201920202021
a. Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
b. Negligent manslaughter000
c. Rape000
d. Fondling000
e. Incest000
f. Statutory Rape000
g. Robbery000
h. Aggravated assault000
i. Burglary120
j. Motor vehicle theft000
k. Arson000
VAWA Offenses201920202021
a. Domestic violence010
b. Dating violence000
c. Stalking000
Arrests201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.000
b. Drug abuse violations102
c. Liquor law violations000
Disciplinary Actions201920202021
a. Weapons: carrying, possessing, etc.010
b. Drug abuse violations241720
c. Liquor law violations271224
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • The crime statistics displayed only includes On-Campus data associated with the main campus as listed on College Navigator. For statistics associated with each campus location, off campus data, and for additional information covering Hate Crimes, and Fire statistics see https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety.
  • The On-Campus data do not include incidents that: (a) took place on public property, including thoroughfares, streets, sidewalks, and parking facilities, that is within the campus, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus; (b) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) took place on any building or property owned or controlled by an institution that is used in direct support of, or in relation to, the institution's educational purposes, is frequently used by students, and is not within the same reasonably contiguous geographic area of the institution.
Services and Programs for Servicemembers and Veterans
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Member of Department of Defense Voluntary Educational Partnership Memorandum of Understanding
Tuition policies specifically for Veterans and Servicemembers
Educational Benefits, 2021-2022
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance
Number of students receiving benefits/assistance:Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits: 48DoD Tuition Assistance Program: 4
Average amount of benefits/assistance disbursed through the institution (*)
Average amount of benefits/assistance disbursed through the institution:Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits: $2,158
  • (*) One or more average amounts of benefits/assistance are withheld to preserve the privacy of individuals.
RETENTION, GRADUATION, AND TRANSFER-OUT
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS
RETENTION RATES FOR FIRST-TIME, DEGREE/CERTIFICATE EDUCATION BENEFIT USERSFull-time students: 72%Part-time students: 63%
  • Retention rate is the percentage of undergraduate students who began their studies in academic year 2013-14 and returned in academic year 2014-15
GRADUATION AND TRANSFER-OUT RATES FOR FIRST-TIME EDUCATION BENEFIT USERS
Rates by time to completion2010-112011-12
Graduation rate
150 percent of normal time0%11%
200 percent of normal time0%--
Transfer-out rate
150 percent of normal time38%33%
200 percent of normal time41%--
  • Depending on the program length, graduation and transfer-out rates can be measured over different lengths of time. The academic years, 2010-11 and 2011-12, are the cohort years students entered an institution. "Normal time" is the typical amount of time it takes full-time students to complete their program from the time they entered an institution. For example, the "normal" amount of time (or 100% time) for many associate's degree programs is 2 years. Not all students complete within the normal time, so graduation rates are measured by other lengths of time as well, including "150% of normal time" (e.g., completion within 3 years for a 2-year program) and "200% of normal time," or twice as long as the normal time (e.g., completion within 4 years for a 2-year program).
  • (--) not applicable
Three-year Official Cohort Default Rates
Fiscal Year202020192018
Default rate0.0%6.3%14.1%
Number in default063170
Number in repayment8409871,199
Aid Programs
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)