Northwest Mississippi Community College
Senatobia, MS · Public · Associate's degrees · Town
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About Northwest Mississippi Community College
Northwest Mississippi Community College is a public community college in Senatobia, Mississippi. It was founded in 1926. As of 2024, Northwest's enrollment is approximately 7,800 students. There are approximately 2,000 students on the Senatobia campus—1,300 of which reside in the college's residence halls. Approximately 750 students are enrolled at the DeSoto Center in Southaven, Mississippi, and nearly 400 are enrolled at the Lafayette-Yalobusha Center in Oxford, Mississippi. Nearly 1,200 Northwest students are dual-credit high school students earning college credit from Northwest while completing their diplomas at area high schools. One of fifteen state community and junior colleges in Mississippi, Northwest is on a 247-acre (1.00 km2) main campus in Senatobia with satellite campuses in Southaven and Oxford. The college is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees along with professional career certificates. The Northwest campus has 43 buildings, many built or renovated in the last decade. Northwest's district covers Benton, Calhoun, Desoto, Lafayette, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tallah
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Open
Acceptance
$7,911
Net price
5,452
Enrollment
45%
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Diversity
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Admissions
Open admissions
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This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$7,911
Average net price
$3,740
In-state tuition
$3,740
Out-of-state tuition
$4,600
Room & board
$2,250
Books & supplies
$13,857
Total cost of attendance
30%
Students receiving Pell grants
12%
Students with federal loans
$6,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$36,396
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$31,370
Median earnings (6 yrs)
45%
Graduation rate
68%
Retention rate
60%
Earn more than a HS grad
$4,341
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
5,452
Total enrollment
15%
Part-time
22
Avg. age at entry
42%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Northwest Mississippi Community College FAQ
Is Northwest Mississippi Community College a public or private school?
Northwest Mississippi Community College is a public institution located in Senatobia, MS.
What is the acceptance rate at Northwest Mississippi Community College?
Northwest Mississippi Community College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Northwest Mississippi Community College cost?
The average annual net price at Northwest Mississippi Community College is $7,911 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $3,740.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Mississippi Community College?
About 45% of students at Northwest Mississippi Community College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Northwest Mississippi Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Northwest Mississippi Community College students earn a median of $36,396 per year.
How many students attend Northwest Mississippi Community College?
Northwest Mississippi Community College enrolls about 5,452 students.
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